Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Enter Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye—a bold, layered rye that marries cask-strength power with nuanced finishing. Starting as Kentucky Straight Rye, the spirit begins with a 103 proof entry into new American white oak. It then gets a second rest in barrels crafted from 24-month air-dried wood, toasted to Michter's precise specs (not charred), enhancing decadent toast and spice character .

This limited single-barrel release averages around 108.9 proof, with batches ranging between 107 and 111.8 proof. The result: a whiskey with creamy viscosity, robust flavor, and a finish that unfolds like a science lesson in toast and rye harmony.

Nose: Burnt caramel, cinder toffee, honeycomb crunch, nutmeg, baking spice—imagine panettone warmed in an oven .

Palate: Silky and potent—oak-driven toast, cocoa undertones, dried orange peel, graham cracker whispers.

Finish: Long and warming—lingering toasted wood, rye spice, sweet bitterness, and a subtle currant tinge .

Pair with toasted almond biscotti or spiced chocolate cookies to echo its toffee sweetness. Enjoy alongside orange chocolate truffle or dark fruit cake to mirror its dried fruit and oak layers. For savory contrast, try maple-glazed pork or herb-roasted nuts.