A fan favorite is back, as Michter’s will be releasing US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey this April 2019.
Michter’s Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann observed, “Since I joined Michter’s, I’ve developed a greater appreciation of how good American Rye can be. I think this US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is really exceptional.” Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson shared Pam’s enthusiasm for the release, noting, “The increased corn and malted barley used in the rye recipe really allows the barrel to transform the product into a super smooth, rich and complex rye whiskey with an elegance on the palate.”
Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product, and the average proof of the barrels in this April 2019 release is 110.8 proof. The suggested retail price in the United States is $75 for a 750ml bottle. According to Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco, the idea to offer a barrel strength rye came from tasting different barrel samples at the distillery. “We would be sampling barrels of Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Rye before putting them to bottling proof, and people would say, ‘Wow! This is really good,’ “said Magliocco. The whiskey quickly became a favorite among enthusiasts.