Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey distilled and bottled in Kentucky at 42.4% ABV. Every bottle is drawn from an individual barrel, giving this US*1 expression its defining single-barrel character. Made with select American rye grain, it offers Michter’s balance of rye-led spice, citrus, butterscotch and oak in a 70cl format.
This Kentucky straight rye is made from select American rye grain, which Michter’s prepares to maximise flavour extraction. The whiskey is produced as a single-barrel expression and matured in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels. Michter’s states that the expression is distilled and bottled in Kentucky, then released at 84.8 proof, equivalent to 42.4% ABV.
Golden mahogany in colour, this rye opens with rye grain and Cracker Jacks on the aroma. The taste brings rye spice and savoury stewed grain, followed by marmalade and a light butterscotch note. Its long, smooth finish carries a peppery character, while the producer’s profile also points to citrus and oak.
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye suits sipping neat when you want to explore its rye, citrus and oak character. Its peppery, balanced profile also makes it a suitable choice for rye-forward cocktails where the whiskey remains the central flavour.
Product Highlights
- Single-barrel Kentucky straight rye whiskey.
- Made from select American rye grain.
- Matured in fire-charred new American white oak barrels.
- 42.4% ABV, 70cl bottle.
Product Information
- Brand: MICHTER’S
- Type: Whisky
- Country: USA
- Region: Kentucky
- Alcohol: 42.4%
- Volume: 70cl
Why choose Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye?
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye offers an individual-barrel Kentucky rye profile with peppery spice, citrus, butterscotch and oak, rather than a blended multi-barrel style.
Who is Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye best for?
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye suits drinkers looking for an approachable rye with savoury grain character, measured spice and a smooth peppery finish.
What is Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye?
Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye is a 42.4% ABV Kentucky straight rye whiskey made from select American rye grain. Distilled and bottled in Kentucky, it is matured in fire-charred new American white oak and bottled from individual barrels, with spice, citrus, butterscotch and oak among its defining flavour notes.
What does Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye taste like?
Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye offers rye grain and Cracker Jacks, Rye spice and savoury stewed grain, layered with marmalade and light butterscotch, and Long, smooth and peppery.
How should Michter’s Us*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye be served?
Serve neat or use in rye-forward cocktails.
