Every Michter’s Straight Rye is a single barrel so your experience might be a bit different than mine unless you also snag a bottle from barrel 17F988. The Michter’s name is one of historical significance and originated in Pennsylvania, but in recent years the name was picked up by a Whiskey NDP who bottles other distillery’s whiskey under their own label.
In general I don’t have anything against the practice, tons of brands I love do that. What makes me upset is when brands lie about it. Which MIchter’s did for a while, they’ve since come clear to say they source it, but there was a time where they were being super shady about the whole thing, but at least they came clean before they got sued over it.
Michter’s Straight Rye Review: Details and Tasting Notes
In Michter’s Words: Michter’s Straight Rye
“Renowned for rye – America’s oldest whiskey variety – since the earliest days of our history, we take the production of Michter’s US1 Kentucky Straight Rye extremely seriously. Our Michter’s US1 Kentucky Straight Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize the extraction of flavor from the grain. Ideal neat or in cocktails, every bottle comes from a single barrel – a unique attribute reflecting our extraordinary commitment to offering Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey of the absolute highest quality at every level of the Michter’s range.”
Michter’s Straight Rye price, ABV, age and other details
Region: Kentucky, USA
Distiller: Unkown (I think Brown Forman)
Bottler: Michter’s
Mash Bill: At least 51% rye, corn, malted barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: NAS
ABV: 42.4%
Barrel: 17F988
Price: $36
Michter’s Straight Rye Tasting Notes
EYE
Caramel
NOSE
Oak, citrus, vanila, candy, spice, copper and a bit of dark fruit and sugar.
PALATE
Rye spice, citrus, vanilla, oak, olde candy, butterscotch and a bit of Smarties and Candy Corn.
FINISH
Medium -> Candy corn, vanilla, butterscotch and some spice.
BALANCE, BODY & FEEL
Ok balance, medium body and a light feel.
Michter’s Straight Rye Review: OVERALL
The second I opened the Michter’s Straight Rye it made me think of the Woodford Reserve Rye. It’s a soft supple rye that’s unchallenging an doesn’t give up much in the way of character. I don’t have much to complain about, but I don’t have much to talk about either. The aroma is sweet and light, the palate is light and sweet and the finish barely qualifies for a medium length.
Michter’s Straight Rye is just an ok rye whiskey. Kinda wish I didn’t buy a whole bottle to be honest. Even though it’s cheap it’s not going to be something I immediately reach for when I get home so it’s going to sit for a bit unfortunately till we do another rye event at the whiskey clubs.
SCORE: 83/100 (B)
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Michter's Straight Rye Review
- Nose - 83
- Palate - 83
- Finish - 83
- Balance, Body & Feel - 83
Michter's Straight Rye Review Summary
Michter’s Straight Rye is ok. Nothing special, but it’s cheap so there’s that…