rye
spicy
butterscotch
dates
savoury
stewed
marmelade
pepper
grain
Michter's US*1
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye Whiskey
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Golden mahogany
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Rye grain and Cracker Jacks
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rye spice and savory stewed grain with marmalade and a light butterscotch
Finish
Long, smooth, and peppery
Golden mahogany
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Rye grain and Cracker Jacks
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rye spice and savory stewed grain with marmalade and a light butterscotch
Finish
Long, smooth, and peppery
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Turns out that George Washington was right about Whiskey too.
How often can you say that your Whiskey recipe dates from 1753? That’s when John Shenk founded Shenk’s Whiskey in Pennsylvania. It was America’s first production distillery from before America was a country. In fact, it is said that George Washington himself set out from nearby Valley Forge and personally requisitioned casks for his soldiers wintering there.
The company has gone through several name changes and eventually moved to Kentucky. Now, more than 260 years later, they still do it the right way, producing a range of American Whiskeys.
Rye is really popular these days, and with good reason — it’s tasty! When you see Rye Whiskey newcomers calling their spirit a “classic Rye,” you can bet they are comparing themselves to Michter’s Rye Whiskey, because Michter’s was literally the first. Every bottle of their Straight Rye Whiskey is single barrel. There is no blending, no vatting, no topping off, and it’s served at 42.8% ABV. Since this, almost by definition, means limited quantities it can sometimes be hard to get.
Smartass Corner
George Washington famously loved his Rye Whiskey. In fact, after he served as the first president of the United States, he returned to his farm at Mount Vernon and started a small Rye distillery of his own.
How often can you say that your Whiskey recipe dates from 1753? That’s when John Shenk founded Shenk’s Whiskey in Pennsylvania. It was America’s first production distillery from before America was a country. In fact, it is said that George Washington himself set out from nearby Valley Forge and personally requisitioned casks for his soldiers wintering there.
The company has gone through several name changes and eventually moved to Kentucky. Now, more than 260 years later, they still do it the right way, producing a range of American Whiskeys.
Rye is really popular these days, and with good reason — it’s tasty! When you see Rye Whiskey newcomers calling their spirit a “classic Rye,” you can bet they are comparing themselves to Michter’s Rye Whiskey, because Michter’s was literally the first. Every bottle of their Straight Rye Whiskey is single barrel. There is no blending, no vatting, no topping off, and it’s served at 42.8% ABV. Since this, almost by definition, means limited quantities it can sometimes be hard to get.
Smartass Corner
George Washington famously loved his Rye Whiskey. In fact, after he served as the first president of the United States, he returned to his farm at Mount Vernon and started a small Rye distillery of his own.
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StyleRye Whiskey
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RegionKentucky
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol42.4%
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DistilleryMichter's
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BottlerMichter's Distillery
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Michter's US*1 Straight Rye Whiskey
Barry,
Good front, spicy middle, fruity and sweet muted nicely
Dean,
This Rye is ok. Front end is very sweet. Finish is peppery, but ends with a sweet syrup taste and feel. It is really lacking in the Rye department. And really is to sweet for a whiskey in my opinion. Still not bad to sip on.
Michael,
Solid rye.
Matt,
Solid...like everything Michter's does
anonymous,
Best!
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