Michter’s likes to keep their recipe secret for either intellectual property or marketing, but their Unblended American Whiskey may or may not have a single grain comprising half or more of the mash and may have a relatively high proportion of flavorings added caramel, coffee, and brown butter notes to finish. It isn’t a bourbon because it is aged an barrels previously used to age bourbon (or as they euphemistically state “aged in bourbon soaked barrels” and it is “unblended” because it doesn’t contain a neutral grain spirit bottled at an easy-drinking 83.4 proof (41.7% abv).   This whiskey is light and sweet. The nose is molasses and caramel. It has a sweet taste with a predominant vanilla taste with caramel and fruits, but is softer than most whiskeys. The spicy taste grows more peppery and a hint of toasted wood keeps the sweetness in check. I’m looking forward to sampling Michter’s bourbon.