geologyjane
Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 11, 2019 (edited October 26, 2019)
I think it’s fair to say I first became acquainted with Michter’s through their rye offerings. Those were intriguing enough that I had to try out others. Simply put, Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon is a straightforward, NAS delight. My pour for this tasting comes from Batch No. 19B184.
The nose is sticky sweet butterscotch, bread, and vanilla, with a touch of the charred barrel coming through.
The palate mirrors the nose in many ways: smooth and uncomplicated, with sweet butterscotch and toffee, oak, vanilla, gentle smoke, with mild spice and astringency. There is dried fruit (cherries and oranges) and faint salt and herbal notes.
The finish is warm, dominated by lightly spiced, dry oak with more lingering salt.
At 45.7% ABV and roughly $40 a bottle, I think this offers good VFM but there are arguably other bourbons in this price range that offer a bit more. This is a nice and easy-to-quaff crowd pleaser that’s good to keep on the shelf and equally easy to replace when you run out.
3.5 ~ 80 ~ Above Average
37.0
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I completely agree @BDanner and I like that analogy. It’s likable but also pretty easily outclassed in that competitive price range.
@BDanner so true, this one is always in the mid 40s or more in my area, so not only going up against the ones you mention but the Knob SiB, Eagle Rare, 4Roses Sib as well.
Nice review! I noted in my review that this one suffers from Longbranch Syndrome. A good bourbon stuck in the middle of the glut of $35-$45 bottles. When buying in that price range, I tend to reach for other stuff (Maker's 46, Rare Breed, McKenna 10, etc. etc.)