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Bourbon Review: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon (2018)

We review Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon (2018), aged first in charred, new American white oak and then finished in toasted barrels made from air-dried wood.

OVERALL RATING

6
$60.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

About:

91.4 proof; about $60; aged first in charred, new American white oak then in toasted barrel made from aged, air-dried wood.
Appearance:
Copper when the sun has hit it; burnished, shiny maple planks; orange-tinged ochre. Faintly glowy.
Nose:
Oooh, this is niiiiice. It’s got that characteristic (to me) Werther’s rich butterscotch aroma. And vanilla cake, fresh out of the oven. Marshmallow. Dark chocolate. Basically all the desserty flavors, without being cringingly sweet. . Like, total opposite. While the nose is all sweet, the on that was quite light and cinnamon-scented, but on the
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
This wasn’t bad, but it did surprise me in its difference in palate from other bottles of Michter’s I’ve had. If you are a tremendous Michter’s loyalist or simply have lots of patience for editions that only come out every few years, you’ll likely love this. I mean I do adore Michter’s, it’s one of my favorites, but I had expected a dessert-ish bourbon and was a little thrown. I wanted the palate to deliver more, especially after all that time.

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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