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Whiskey Review: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye 2023

We review Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye 2023, which finds mature rye whiskey finished in a second barrel that's made of special wood naturally air-dried and seasoned outdoors for 24 months and toasted.

OVERALL RATING

9
$120.00
  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye 2023 review

Tasting Notes

About:

108.9 proof (54.45% ABV) on average, sample bottle was 109.4 proof (54.7% abv); SRP $120 for a 750 ml.
Appearance:
Dark copper, tending towards amber in the glass.
Nose:
Like a dessert, sweet aromas of candied pecans and cherries explode from the glass. After letting it breath I get that distinctive rye note. The alcohol is present but doesn’t overpower the glass. I found hints of mint, char, and smoke hiding with rich oak. The sweet notes are still present but now a bit more caramel forward. It’s a complex nose that doesn’t overpower.
Palate:
A burst of rye spice comes forward with touches of mint – we get the earthy tones famous to rye without stunning the senses. The mid palate has more of the sweet notes from the beginning. I found caramel, bananas foster, dark cherries, and a hint of licorice to round it out. The finish is long as the high proof clings to the palate. The spice comes back to blend with the sugars of the mid palate.
Finish:
Comments:
I self-admit to enjoying Michter’s. This is a delightful bottling. I compared it against the limited rye and found this had a little more balance, and the rye notes popped a bit better. I really could just sip on this all day. This whiskey holds its own in the glass or paired against a robust cigar and will not disappoint fans of rye whiskey.rnrnUnfortunately, despite my enjoyment of Michter’s, their bottlings are difficult to get ahold of. Seems like every bottle from this distillery is allocated these days, which makes finding this particular offering all the more difficult. It’s certainly worth a glass if you come across 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.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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