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”  - Henry David Thoreau Michter's is back once again with another of their famed toasted barrel expressions is that they take their sour mash American whiskey and further mature it in an additional finishing barrel This second barrel isn't charred in the traditional way but toasted using indirect heat. The whole concept of toasted barrel is writ large a good one, with countless fans of the category that barrel trend on pause.

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. release of our Michter’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. , alongside the first release of Elijah Craig toasted barrel,  were some of the first whiskeys that really barrels, has Michter's perfected the recipe? maturation, or perhaps it's just the natural variation batch to batch with these fickle toasted barrels

My my, it's been 3 long years since this version of the Michter's toasted barrel trifecta has graced barrel line for me. Rye, 10% Barley mash bill, but it has since been changed) Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel Deep barrel funk suggesting 8 year or beyond whiskey. The barrel funk returns again really suggesting some age is present here.

Michter's Monday is upon us again! Corn, 45% Rye, 10% Barley mash bill, but has been changed) Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel 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 Proof: 109.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 20G1711 Nose: Meaty and nutty notes immediately 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.

This was the case for my previous review of the 2021 Michter's Toasted Barrel release. NAS Further identification: Barrel No 21G0244 Nose: Quite nutty to start. Slight tannin influence from the extra finishing barrel. Notably none of the sweet vanillin or marshmallow notes of some of my favorite Michter's toasted barrel This actually is a great confirmation of a point in my previous review that said these toasted barrel

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 Proof: 109.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 20G1711 Nose: Spicy, potent red wine sweetness 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.

"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.

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 : 111° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 21B376 Nose: Traditional rye baking spices and a creamy 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

During the year 2015 at Michter’s Shively Distillery, we began barreling distillate produced on our full Although we began barreling our Michter's Shively distillate in 2015, we have not yet bottled any Michter's sized to hold no more than the contents of 20 full barrels) or single barrel, we take extraordinary While every barrel of Michter's 10 Year Rye may not be identical, we have been able to achieve a consistent That's the simple recipe for how Michter's has pulled off the impossible, taking single barrel mainstream

”  - Carl Bard Through the years, I have admittedly grown weary of toasted barrel finishes. , aging in a toasted barrel from the very start. The higher barrel entry proof maximizes yield but ultimately ages differently in the barrel. While toasting has always been a part of the cooperage processing, the barrels used in the 2025 reinvigoration barrel toasting process.