700ml
90/100 Distiller Score
10-year-old single barrel bourbon from the Michter’s Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. A brilliant expression – well-balanced notes of dried fruit, oak-y spice and vanilla with a subtle herbaceous hint along the way. Simply put, this is top-quality bourbon.
Nose – Butterscotch, caramel, pepper, hint of floral notes
Palate – Silky smooth, hints of caramel and vanilla
Finish – Roasted nuts, little spice, oakey, long finish
The Michters Distillery is situated in Shively, a section of Louisville with traditional Whiskey roots. The history of Michters dates all the way back to 1753 when Shenks WhiskeyAmericas first Whiskey company was founded before the American Revolution in Pennsylvania. It was during the 1950s that the distillery owner Lou Forman decided to create a new brand for the facilityMichter’san eponymous combination of the names of his two sons, Michael and Peter. Michter’s carries a wide range of award-winning, single barrel, small batch Bourbons, Ryes, and Whiskies, but they are arguably most famous for their Rye. Sprawled across 12.8 acres, the 78,000 square foot facility boasts a custom-built 46-foot copper column still equipped with a distinctive copper pot still doubler.
