Michter's 2015 Limited Release Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Colour

Deep amber with copper-bronze highlights and a warm, sunlit glow.

Nose

Powerfully fragrant and richly layered, this barrel-strength rye releases bold spice: cracked black pepper, cinnamon, and clove waft over toasted oak. Warm vanilla and caramel mingle with orange zest and dried citrus, lifting the profile while hints of cocoa, leather, and rye grain emerge, signaling a generous, characterful spirit to follow.

Palate

Silky and powerful on the palate, this barrel-strength rye coats the mouth with a warm, full body. Spicy rye leads with black pepper, cinnamon and clove, softened by vanilla, toffee and toasted oak. Dried fruit hints—apricot and raisin—rise against maple sweetness, while a bold oak and rye finish lingers with pepper and charred spice.

Finish

An intense, long finish that clings with bold rye spice—black pepper, cinnamon and clove—woven with warm vanilla and caramel from toasted oak. Dried fruit sweetness lingers as the heat slowly ebbs, leaving a supple, tannic oak kiss and a final whisper of cocoa.