Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies, this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.
Michter’s Distillery is one of the more popular Kentucky distilleries today. This brand’s legacy started in 1753 in Pennsylvania and, through many twists and turns, ultimately ended up in Kentucky under the still-ongoing leadership of Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco.
As Micther’s has continued to grow and evolve as one of Kentucky’s most prominent whiskey makers, so has its global recognition. In late October 2023, the UK-based publication Drinks International announced the results of a poll by an Academy of independent global whisky experts, journalists, bartenders, and drink buyers from more than 20 countries. For the first time, an American whiskey (Michter’s) was voted the World’s Most Admired Whiskey.
What’s in the bottle
The whiskey being reviewed here, Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2024, was aged for a decade in Kentucky in fine-charred, new American oak barrels before being deemed ready for bottling by Dan McKee, Master Distiller, and Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation.
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Michter’s considers it “a quintessential ‘Kentucky-style’ rye that differentiates from rye whiskeys produced in Indiana, Canada, and elsewhere.
“When I came to Michter’s,” said McKee when this was released, “I developed a greater appreciation for Kentucky-style rye with its additional flavor nuances that come from having more corn and more malted barley in a majority rye mashbill.”
“What strikes me about the 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye is its elegance and complexity without being spice dominant,” added Wilson. The spice is beautifully integrated with hints of floral notes, fruit, honey, citrus and chocolate that create a wonderfully balanced experience perfect for a summer evening.”
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Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 2024 is bottled at 92.8 proof and priced at $200.
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