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Whiskey Review: Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye

We review Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. It's a single barrel, cask strength release that last came out in 2019.

OVERALL RATING

7
$100.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

About:

110.3 proof; about $100; aged in new, charred, American Oak; single barrel; barrel strength.
Appearance:
A gorgeous and blazing red-gold in the bottle. In the glass, it’s more orange. Kind of like a shiny rust.
Nose:
There’s that Michter’s buttery-ness. Like a high-fat melted butter. A big ole dab of hot, salted melted butter oozing onto a baked potato. Corn on the cob, slathered with butter. And vanilla caramel. Caramel corn! It smells like a county fair! (Guess my age! On second thought, please don’t.) , I’d expect this to come across sweet and rich. But it’s not. It’s kind of the opposite, actually: dry like a Sauvignon Blanc. A little thin on the
Palate:
Hmm. Interesting…kind of. Based on the nose, I’d expect this to come across sweet and rich. But it’s not. It’s kind of the opposite, actually: dry like a Sauvignon Blanc. A little thin on the palate. There’s some heat, but it simmers in the background and does not overwhelm. I can see this as more of a high-proof drink companion than a standalone sipper. It’s fine, but it might benefit from the company of others. I wanted a little more depth, but luckily I have plenty of their bourbon to turn to when I need that need met.
Finish:
Comments:
I like it, and bonus that it’s available nationally and internationally, and it’s probably worth the $100 you’d pay for it, but I wanted it to take me on a wild ride, you know? Still a solid buy, if you encounter it.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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