Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye

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The rye in Michter's US*1 line, bottled one barrel at a time. Peppery spice meets citrus and butterscotch sweetness.

Details

Brand	Michter's
Distillery	—
Origin	USA / Kentucky
Style	RyeAmerican rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak containers. It tends to be spicier and drier than bourbon.
Age	NAS
ABV	42.4%
Cask	New oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Peppery rye spice with citrus peel and butterscotch.
Palate: Lively spice and butterscotch sweetness over toasted oak.
Finish: Clean spice and oak with a lingering touch of sweetness.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
Cocktails

Enjoy the balance of spice and sweetness neat or on the rocks. It also suits rye classics such as the Manhattan.

Food pairing

Pastrami sandwiches, smoked meats or peppery cheeses.

Background & production

A rye from Michter's, based in Louisville, Kentucky. The US*1 line is named in tribute to the company's heritage, which it traces back to America's first whiskey company.

It is made from select American rye and aged in fire-charred new American white oak barrels. Each bottle comes from a single barrel, released only when the master distiller and tasting panel deem it ready.

It is bottled at 42.4% ABV (84.8 proof).