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Bourbon Review: Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon (2020)

We review Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon (2020), the latest version of this particular release from the Michter's brand.

OVERALL RATING

9
$130.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

About:

About $130; 94.4 proof (47.2% ABV); came out in May; aged in specially chosen, new charred American white oak barrels.
Appearance:
It looks light in the bottle, but there’s a depth to it in the glass. It’s the color of the orange that shows up on a tortoiseshell kitten. Or the hue of cinnamon bark, with a fine dusting of nutmeg. Fall is here!
Nose:
To all the other Michter’s I’ve sniffed before: You’re less strong than this one. This whiskey punches a little assertive. Cinnamon comes through the nose as well as eyes. I smell a more exotic fruit blend than the usual cherry: Think dried mango. Even pandan.
Palate:
Once again, Michter’s refuses to disappoint (and given 2020, THANK GOODNESS FOR THAT). I will say it doesn’t have the caramel or butterscotch quality I consider common among the other versions I’ve sampled. This is gingery, more savory. You will get an initial kick. Almost rye-like. This is not dessert, this is dinner. It reminds me of a curry in that there’s a lot going on but there is an end result that’s fairly cohesive. There’s a slight sourness, but it’s balanced–like the pickled mango you might find alongside a Indian curry, The mouthfeel is a little thinner than others, too. That said, it’s still tasty AF.
Finish:
Comments:
My vet recently informed me that my cat “has opinions.” Well, so does this bourbon. It’s not sweet and gentle. It’s complicated. Is it worth $130? (Well, it’s cheaper than the last vet bill, so.) Besides, if you like Michter’s, you already know the answer.

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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