Michter's Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

Michter’s Single Barrel Rye strikes a rare balance—spice-forward yet mellow, nuanced but not overpowering. Its single-barrel charm and polished flavor profile make it a top-tier choice for both sipping and riffing in rye-centric cocktails.

🛠️ Heritage & Craft

• Distilled in Kentucky using 100% rye mash and batch-distilled, then aged in fire-charred new American white oak barrels. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel at 84.8 proof (42.4% ABV), ensuring unique, cask-specific character 

👃 Aromatic Profile

• On the nose: vibrant spice and black pepper, bright citrus zest, creamy vanilla and butterscotch, with occasional notes of rye bread or cantaloupe depending on the barrel 

👅 Palate & Texture

• Smooth and approachable despite the rye intensity. Tastes include brown sugar, minty vanilla, caramel, and baked rye bread, with an oily, creamy mouthfeel that pleasantly surprises 

🔚 Finish

• The finish is balanced—with lingering pepper and oak spice, soft cinnamon, chocolate warmth, and a touch of dried fruit or honey 

🎯 Style & Appeal

• Known for its gentle, low-proof charm (84.8), Michter’s delivers a rye that’s welcoming for newcomers yet sufficiently complex to satisfy seasoned drinkers 

• Frequently recognized as a best-value single barrel rye in its category 

🥃 Best Enjoyed

• Ideal neat or with just a splash of water to unlock its layers. Also performs well in cocktails—think Rye Old Fashioned or Manhattan—where it lends spice without overwhelming 

✅ Quick Snapshot

• ABV: 42.4% (84.8 proof)

• Type: Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye

• Nose: Pepper, citrus, vanilla, butterscotch

• Palate: Caramel, mint, baked rye, creamy texture

• Finish: Warm spices, oak, lingering honey/pepper

• Drinkability: Approachable yet flavorful—great neat or in cocktails

• Best For: Those seeking a smooth, subtly complex rye without high proof bite

"Crazy-sweet aroma, full of caramel, vanilla and a slight floral touch. The bite comes first (and lingers awhile), followed by vanilla, caramel, coconut flavors. It mellows considerably with ice, and becomes quite likeable, drinkable and mild. " Wine Enthusiast 93 Points