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Whiskey Review: Michter’s 10-Year Rye (2018)

We review the 2018 release of Michter's 10-Year-Old Rye Whiskey.

OVERALL RATING

9
$160.00
  • Cameron Holck is a Four Roses Bourbon sales rep who enhances hospitality with a great drink.
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Tasting Notes

About:

Barrel No. 18E559. 10 year straight rye whiskey. 46.4% ABV, $160 for 750ml.
Appearance:
Deep fossilized amber. Beautiful and glowing.
Nose:
Tantalizingly sweet from afar, then boozy and rich as you get near. Roasted fruit-like nuttiness with a pleasant sour smoke undertone. Lemon and orange peel help brighten it, making it round and inviting.
Palate:
Flavor and pleasant heat are initially slightly overwhelming, but the second sip wakes up the palate and nuances emerge. Baking spices like vanilla and cocoa bean are evident. Similar to the nose, a fruit-like quality comes through, but with vegetal toasted almonds. Big and mouth coating, it is incredibly easy to sip. Caramel transitions into butterscotch on the long finish.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a big and bold rye whiskey that packs a mouth-full of flavor. While there are a lot of complexities tugging at each other, they’re all in balance. It is a very tuned expression that represents how excellent rye whiskey can be if care is taken in each step of the process. It also provides for anticipation as Michter’s continues to grow and produce their own new make. rnrnWe’ll likely see more Michter’s releases like this in the future once they build up their own whiskey stockpiles. The price point is a bit steep, but given the small quantity and attention to detail that goes into this bottle, it is well worth a special occasion.

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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