Michter's 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye 46.4% (2023)

Michter's 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye 46.4% (2023)

This 10 year Kentucky Straight Rye from Michter's is one of their most limited productions. A Single Barrel Straight Rye that continues the legacy of America's first whiskey variety (rye) from America's first whiskey company (Michter's, originally known as Shenk's). After nearly three years of absence from the market, Michter's then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter's 10 Year Straight Rye in April 2014.

Tasting note from the distillery:
"Deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon with a generous dose of ground pepper and a hint of orange citrus"

It reflects the exceptional results of uncompromising craftsmanship and Kentucky's unrivaled climate for aging excellent whiskeys, often considerably older than the age stated on the label.

Limited availability: This exceptional bourbon is only produced in limited quantities, making it a rare gem in the world of whiskey enthusiasts.

About the distillery

The distillery was originally called Shenks and later became Bomberger's. It was founded by John Shenk, a Swiss immigrant and farmer in Pennsylvania in 1753.

Whiskey was primarily produced on rye, which was bought locally. There was a very high demand for the distillery's whiskey. The story goes that Shenks whiskey was so popular that George Washington visited the distillery and bought whiskey for his men to keep warm in the winter when the Revolutionary War broke out.

Later, the distillery was bought by Dutchman Abraham Bomberger's and for many years thereafter was called Bomberger's.

After some hard years, the distillery was taken over in the 1990s by Joseph J. Magliocco and Richard “Dick” Newman. They still have the distillery to this day and produce whiskey according to tradition. Their master distiller Willie Pratt is known as one of the best and never compromises on the quality of the products. If he judges that a dish is not ready for release, then it remains until he gives the green light. Quality is alpha omega for Michter's,