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Whisky US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon Finish 70cl - Michter’s
Michter’sBourbon whisky 70 cl 45.7% vol Notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted wood
$151.50−19%($216.43/ℓ)
Recommended price: $187.10
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Michter’s
- Type
- Bourbon whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 45.7%
- Aging
- Minimum 4 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted wood
- Ingredients
- Corn, rye, malted barley, water
- Type of cask
- Toasted oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Continuous distillation and pot still
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with ice or in cocktails
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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Bourbon Finish represents a sophisticated expression of American whisky, produced in Kentucky, one of the emblematic lands of bourbon tradition. This spirit is born from a blend of corn, rye, and malted barley, expertly aged for a controlled period and then refined in toasted barrels, which help to impart complexity and depth to the aromatic profile.
On the nose, it releases warm notes of vanilla and caramel, accompanied by hints of sweet spices and a fruity lightness that opens up the tasting experience. On the palate, it is enveloping, with a balance between the sweetness derived from the corn and the structure given by the toasting of the barrels, which imparts a slightly smoky and persistent aftertaste. The texture is soft and velvety, making this bourbon perfect for those seeking a refined yet accessible tasting experience.
It pairs excellently with American cuisine dishes such as barbecue, but is also ideal as a contemplative digestif, perhaps accompanied by a cigar. A whisky that tells the story of the land and the artisanal care of Michter’s, where tradition and innovation meet in a memorable sip.
On the nose, it releases warm notes of vanilla and caramel, accompanied by hints of sweet spices and a fruity lightness that opens up the tasting experience. On the palate, it is enveloping, with a balance between the sweetness derived from the corn and the structure given by the toasting of the barrels, which imparts a slightly smoky and persistent aftertaste. The texture is soft and velvety, making this bourbon perfect for those seeking a refined yet accessible tasting experience.
It pairs excellently with American cuisine dishes such as barbecue, but is also ideal as a contemplative digestif, perhaps accompanied by a cigar. A whisky that tells the story of the land and the artisanal care of Michter’s, where tradition and innovation meet in a memorable sip.
Distillery
Michter’s
KentuckyUnited States
Michter’s is an American whiskey producer based in Louisville, Kentucky, known for its single-barrel and small-batch bourbons, ryes and American whiskeys. It focuses on high quality through traditional production techniques and strict maturation controls.
- Strong focus on single-barrel and small-batch productions.
- Main facilities in Louisville: Shively (production and bottling site) and Fort Nelson (historic site with restored pot still equipment).
- Six production techniques: air-seasoned wood, toasting before charring, barreling at 103 proof, heat cycling, single-barrel/small-batch production, tailored filtrations.
- Use of historic cypress fermenters (Fort Nelson) and a large copper column at the Shively plant.
- Recognitions and positive reviews from sector publications.
Specialities
- American whiskey
- Kentucky bourbon
- rye whiskey
- single-barrel
- small-batch
- aged whiskey
The story
The brand’s origins trace back to the historic operation started in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania (originally Shenk's/Bomberger's) with roots the owners themselves link to 1753. The Michter’s name as known today was created in the 20th century; the modern brand was relaunched in the 1990s by Joseph J. Magliocco with the aim of reviving the tradition and quality of the old label, relocating operations to Kentucky and developing production facilities in Louisville (Shively and Fort Nelson).
Distillation
Production uses equipment including small pot stills (pot-to-pot system) and a large copper column (cited as 32" diameter and ~46 ft tall in the Shively facility). Fort Nelson also operates with historic pot stills and cypress wooden fermenters recovered from the old Pennsylvania Michter's; Shively uses steel fermenters for larger productions.
Ageing
Aging in new, charred American oak barrels, with use of staves toasted before charring for some products; barreling at a lower entry proof (around 103 proof) to promote a different maturation chemistry; use of heat cycling in warehouses to increase interaction between spirit and wood; many releases are single-barrel or very small batch.
Raw materials
- corn
- rye
- malted barley
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