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”  - Henry David Thoreau Michter's is back once again with another of their famed toasted barrel expressions This second barrel isn't charred in the traditional way but toasted using indirect heat. Company on Label:  Bottled by Michter's Distillery LLC, Louisville, Kentucky Whiskey Type:  Kentucky The whole concept of toasted barrel is writ large a good one, with countless fans of the category that the traditional sour mash at a significantly lower price, so maybe we should think about putting the toasted

Michter's is back with another toasted barrel rendition, this time opting for another rye release. The toasted barrel rye product has previously been released in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. ’s US1 Toasted Barrel Rye. Perhaps rye just wasn't meant to be finished in a toasted barrel. Bonus Round - 2020 Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye Comparisons Nose: Everything about this glass screams

Early on in the toasted barrel finishing craze that Michter's first championed in 2014 with their first releases of toasted barrel bourbon and rye. I remember adoring the 2018 toasted sour mash and the ever-fickle 2020 toasted rye , Both of those expressions , alongside the first release of Elijah Craig toasted barrel,  were some of the first whiskeys that really barrels, has Michter's perfected the recipe?

My my, it's been 3 long years since this version of the Michter's toasted barrel trifecta has graced 2019 release it ended up not quite delivering what I remembered, which is a bit of a hallmark of the toasted I get a soft candied cherry very traditional of Michter’s releases. Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Kentucky Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed (originally Great job with this release Michter's.

Michter's Monday is upon us again! Layers of that lightly toasted oak are just a tiny bit ethanol forward, but presents kind of like a spiced Rating: 3/5 I think I might actually like the flagship sour mash a bit better than this toasted barrel The best toasted barrel offering from Michter's I've tasted to date is the toasted barrel bourbon (which I'd love to hear your thoughts on these toasted barrel offerings in the comments. Cheers!

I finally sat down to try to decide with tasting notes. Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed there is a hint of marshmallow I was hoping for on the toasted barrel. The spice of cinnamon and allspice are well checked by these lighter flavors. The nose is really fun but I am always left confused on tastings. Rating: 3/5

This was the case for my previous review of the 2021 Michter's Toasted Barrel release. Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 86° Age: Notably none of the sweet vanillin or marshmallow notes of some of my favorite Michter's toasted barrel This tastes much like the flagship Michter's whiskey with just a touch of extra oak influence. This actually is a great confirmation of a point in my previous review that said these toasted barrel

"First introduced to great acclaim in the Fall of 2014, Michter's US 1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon This second barrel is assembled from 18-month air-dried wood and then toasted but not charred. The truly unique and delicious taste of Michter's US 1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon represents a remarkable I've done quite a few of the toasted barrels in the past here, and they can be quite fickle beasts to "it" for a Michter's toasted barrel release. Not overly powerful, but a nice journey of aromas.

When I try to sit down for tasting notes it feels like it loses some of it's magic. Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Syrupy funk similar to the sweetness of Michter's toasted barrel sour mash. Toasted Barrel for that matter) is just too hit or miss glass to glass on the palate for me.

I tasted this in close succession with a Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye, so there are a few comparisons Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof Similar leather to the Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye. A touch of extra ethanol that the toasted did not have, but the vanilla balancing act is more prevalent

” - James Joyce Michter's has a proven track record of unveiling some pretty epic whiskey. Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee and Amongst the Whiskey Writer Jes Smyth at Michter's Shively Michter's Photo credit: Linda & John Lipman - ellenjaye.com The Michter's we know today in Louisville arose out This by no means undermines the incredible story of modern Michter's. As always , I thoroughly tasted this three times before offering my thoughts and numerical rating.

”  - Henry David Thoreau Michter's 10 year bourbon bottlings have long been a fan favorite for anyone How these blends get put together is still much of a mystery, but the tasting team at Michter's consists the broad shouldered bottle from Michter's sourced stocks over the course of more than 50 days. Ready to hear about the latest and greatest from Michter's? I'm hoping next year will be another truly special year for Michter's 10 year bourbon.