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Michter’s To Wait A Year To Release Its 10 Year Bourbon

From time to time, and for various reasons, distilleries will hold back an annual bottling for a year or so. Such is the case with the annual Michter’s Distillery 10 Year Bourbon, which is now delayed until 2023.
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From time to time, and for various reasons, distilleries will hold back an annual bottling for a year or so. Such is the case with the annual Michter’s Distillery 10 Year Bourbon, which is now delayed until 2023.
“Over the more than two decades since we restarted Michter’s in Kentucky, we have had several years where we’ve chosen to hold back particular offerings,” said Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco in a prepared statement. “Our goal is to put out the greatest American whiskey. When we think something is already wonderful, but will become spectacular with a bit more aging, we have not been shy about waiting to release it. When it comes to whiskey, there’s no substitute for patience and time.”

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee said the brand is “so laser focused on offering top quality whiskey” and this move to hold the 10 Year continues the protocol set by Michter’s late Master Distiller Willie ‘Dr. No’ Pratt.

Michter's 10 Year Bourbon
From time to time, and for various reasons, distilleries will hold back an annual bottling for a year or so. Such is the case with the annual Michter’s Distillery 10 Year Bourbon, which is now delayed until 2023. (image via Michter’s)

McKee explained that several years ago, Pratt earned this nickname from Michter’s Executive Vice President Steve Ziegler for his refusal to release any whiskey until he felt it was just right.

Therefore, the Louisville-based distiller will now keep the barrels originally slated to be bottled this year for a further year of aging.

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Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson said, “Bourbon enthusiasts often tell us how much they love our 10 Year Bourbon for its depth and complexity. While we know our Michter’s supporters will be disappointed, just know we are continuing to stay true to our philosophies of who we are as a company and as a brand by always delivering extraordinary whiskey to those who are willing to wait.”

Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon has a suggested retail price of $160 in the United States.

Michter’s portfolio includes bourbon, rye, sour mash whiskey, and American whiskey. Currently, all types of Michter’s are being allocated because demand exceeds supply.

In addition to Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery and Michter’s Shively Distillery, both located in Louisville, the company has a 205-acre farm and operations in Springfield, Kentucky.

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For more information on the distillery and the portfolio, check out www.michters.com. 

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