Michter's US*1 American Whiskey

First time tasting any Michter's products neat. I found a couple bottles of this at local grocer with dates from 2015 & 2016 so I grabbed them. I know the juice inside doesn't age any more than when taken from the barrel but for some unknown reason I feel like finding older stuff that sits on the shelf is a "find". So with that out of the way let's get on to the review. Nosing this one doesn't give much of a preview of what you're about to taste. The nose is a standard sweet bourbon smell much like an Evan Williams Single Barrel or a Four Roses Small Batch. Nothing special. First sip is a whole different story. There's a blast of flavors including vanilla, honey, & toffee all at once. I love the sweetness this one has compared to many other whiskeys I've tasted. I'm a fan. Now the one thing this has going for me that I really like is the fact that it is only 80 proof so I don't need to dilute it or sip it and feel like my mouth is being singed on fire. The finish is smooth especially since it's only an 80 proofer and it lingers a little while, not long but enough to remind you how special it is. I'm really glad I bought this one after looking at it for months. The one complaint I have is the price it sells at. The $45 price tag seems a bit high for the proof but to justify the price it is a smooth fellow that goes down easy and really has some great flavors going on. Looking forward to exploring more of the Michters line after trying this one out. 4-22-20

Damn good. Not overly woody due to the use of recycled bourbon barrels. Classic bourbon flavors with muted oak.

Neat in a glencairn. Simple yet attractive packaging. Medium amber with little viscosity. Thin legs. Aromas of brown sugar, banana, clove, and cinnamon candies. A bit of dusty corn, then a puff of spice - the cinnamon oil to match the candies. Appealing but not as gentle as expected. Sweet, rich, creamy, and pleasantly spiced. Cream soda laced with sweet mint gum. Butterscotch and vanilla. Maple syrup. Apple. A bit tart, in a good way. 100% on board with the reviewer's apricot. Quite delicious. Great balance and cohesion - all the facets play together nicely. Brings bold flavors despite the low proof. The only downside is the somewhat high pricetag for an atypical, low proof, NAS American whiskey. But these days, the price to play is going up and it feels extremely well-made. This seems to be a very popular pick with mass appeal and it IS quite sweet, thus the approachability... but there is a lot to like. Of an ilk with Elijah Craig small batch, but a clear upgrade IMO.