Michter's US*1 Rye Whiskey

Michter’s US*1 Rye Whiskey is a premium Kentucky Straight Rye crafted by the renowned Michter’s Distillery, a producer celebrated for combining traditional American whiskey-making techniques with meticulous barrel selection and maturation. Bottled at 42.4% ABV, every bottle is drawn from an individual barrel, highlighting Michter’s commitment to consistency, balance and character across its acclaimed US1 range. 

Distillery: Michter’s Distillery
Series: US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 42.4%

The US1 range pays tribute to Michter’s historic legacy, which traces its roots back to one of America’s earliest whiskey distilling traditions dating to 1753 in Pennsylvania. Revived in Kentucky, the modern Michter’s brand has become internationally respected for its small-batch and single-barrel releases, focusing on flavour-driven maturation rather than strict age statements. The “US1” designation honours this heritage while showcasing some of the distillery’s finest and most approachable expressions.

Tasting Notes:
Rich caramel and butterscotch sweetness lead into layers of cinnamon spice, toasted oak and cracked pepper. Notes of orange citrus, vanilla, baked bread and light leather develop across the palate, balanced by classic rye herbal character and gentle charred oak influence. The finish is smooth, warming and medium-long, carrying lingering spice, caramelised sugar and soft mint undertones that make this rye equally enjoyable neat or in classic whiskey cocktails.