Michter’s Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American Rye grain that is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour from the grain. Born and bred in Kentucky, Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour. Named to honour Michter’s heritage harkening back to America's first whiskey company, founded in 1753.

Peppery on the nose, with elements of citrus and butterscotch, this one’s the perfect cocktail ingredient, though it goes down just as smooth neat with a little ice.

Each barrel of rye is selected by Michter’s Master of Maturation when it reaches maturity, usually between five and eight years.

Michter’s 10 year old single barrel Kentucky straight rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). As John Mariani of Bloomberg points out, these are American Whiskeys whose elegance and complexity will stand up to any Scotch or Cognac drinkers palate. Every bottle of their excellent rye comes from a single barrel, highlighting the quality of their craft. Often significantly older than the age statement on the label, only a select few barrels age with the elegance required for inclusion in these highly limited releases. After a nearly three year absence from the market, Michter’s then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye in April 2014.Michter's more recent history, however, really begins in the 1990s when two men sought to revive the much loved (but sadly declined) brand down in Kentucky, the heartland of American Whiskey. Our exceptionally rare 25 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye release continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). The whiskey explodes with flavour of rye spice, alongside bursts of black pepper, zesty citrus, sweet butterscotch and warm oak. Every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting the extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality at every level of the Michter’s range. Their aim was simple: to honour the Michter's legacy by producing the best whiskey possible, cost be damned!

It's made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor from the grain. Made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximise the extraction of flavour from the grain, every bottle of Michter's US *1 Rye comes from a single barrel. All spirit at Michter’s is distilled using copper column and pot stills before entering the barrel at 103 proof.Ideal neat or in cocktails, every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting our extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality at every level of the Michter’s range. Originally founded in Pennsylvania in 1753 by John and Michael Shenk, legend has it that then-General George Washington visited the Shenks' distillery in 1776 and bought supplies of whiskey for his troops during the cold winter at Valley Forge, leading to the claim that Michter's was "the whiskey that warmed the American Revolution". One of Michter's most limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). Our Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor from the grain.

This rye has notes of black pepper, mint and eucalyptus and is rounded off with fresh orange peel, butterscotch and sweet toffee. The 2023 release of the wonderful single barrel 10 year old straight rye whiskey from Michter's distillery in Louisville. Every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting their extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality. If you are looking for a specific bottle requirement it is recommended that you verify with us before making a purchase.

Not only the sight in the sherry glass / nosing glass of this US whiskey - whiskey bewitch the spirits lover. The grandes dames of the portfolio, Michter’s 25-Year Rye and 25-Year Bourbon represent more than a quarter century of maturation in the Distillery’s finest barrels.