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Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 21, 2019 (edited February 9, 2019)
Sampled in Glencairn (single barrel, your results may vary)...
Appearance: Copper Caramel Color
NOSE: Hay, Rye Spice, Herbal notes, it hints at sweetness with light aromas of Vanilla Coke and Cherry. The longer it stays in the glass, the more "Rye-like" it becomes with the appearance of some dill and mint.
NEAT: Enters sweeter than the nose would suggest with dried cherries and vanilla. A little prickly heat in the middle. The rye shows up at the end with mint, dill and astringent oak tannins. The rye spice coats and lingers on the palate.
SPLASH: A few drops of water brings a note very similar to saltine crackers or fresh bread to the nose. On the palate it tames the spice and gets rid of the mid-palate tingle. Turns the sweet up just a touch.
VERDICT: I like this more than the bourbon (review of that one coming soon). I think it's very good. However, at $44 I don't see this being something that I seek out very often.
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@PBMichiganWolverine I have and it's the real deal. Big upgrade and lives up to the retail price tag of $100.
@PBMichiganWolverine I've yet to actually see a bottle of the 10. The only Michter's I see with any regularity here are the Sour Mash, the Small Batch and the Rye.
@dubz480 @BDanner any of you guys tried the Michter 10? Was wondering how that stacks up relative to others in that age range
@BDanner good Intel. I'll have to give the Bourbon another try since I only had the one pour of it.
In the end, I liked the bourbon more than I did intially, but still give a slight edge to the rye.
Spot on review. Totally agree, it's a nice pour just not a superior pour that warrants the higher price tag. At $30 I think it would be a good buy! Bourbon on the other hand I pass on!