Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Mitcher’s is a distillery with a rich history, dating back as far as 1753. Mitcher’s takes an admirable approach with their bottles, making, as they put it, “truly small batches”, not allowing margin for blending away imperfections. This means every distillation and cask has to be perfect, which is incredible commitment! Michter’s US*1 is their straight bourbon release, which while seeming basic compared to the rest of their line-up, to me only means it truly has its work cut out for it in such a well understood whiskey genre!
Mitcher’s posits itself as the best bourbon to celebrate the history behind American whiskey, and I can certainly understand where they are coming from. This is a solid whiskey that to me just represents the whole genre of “Bourbon” really well.
I could see this being a very versatile dram, it’s a perfect conversation starter, a good drink for house parties, an enjoyable drink for those experienced in whisk(e)y of all forms! Although a little pricey for a beginner whisk(e)y enjoyer, it is certainly not out of reach, and I could see potential newcomers shelling out the extra cash to get their hands on, and it would be well worth it!
As mentioned, this is just a great all rounder bourbon, for the price point it puts up a truly delectable palate, made even more impressive by the strict requirements of Mitcher’s small batch process! It may be a bit sweet for some, but I would recommend this bourbon to any whisk(e)y enjoyer, but particularly any American or Irish whiskey enjoyers out there!
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.
Jade Cox is an up-and-coming distiller at the new CrownWorks Distillery in the Midlands, as well as a passionate spirits reviewer, and OurWhisky Foundation graduate. Jade has a particular fondness for Bourbon and Irish whiskey, as she feels it embodies her philosophy for life perfectly: “All good things are a perfect blend of proven theory and bold experimentation”.
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