After Two Year Wait, Michter’s Releases 20 Year Old Bourbon

For the first time since 2022, Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

“It’s always a special event for us at Michter’s when we bottle and release some whiskey that is over two decades old,” commented Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “Unlike Scotch and some other aged spirits, bourbon has to mature in a new barrel. Reaching ages beyond 15 years without the whiskey getting too woody is an achievement that our team strives for. This is an exceptional release, and we only wish we had more to offer.”

Michter’s team members carefully monitor the barrels throughout their rickhouses, and pay extra attention to the older barrels. According to Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, “The Michter’s 20 Year is a remarkable drinking experience. It’s luxurious and expansive — a broad palate of flavor that culminates in a viscous, dark, and richly-complex finish. Taking over two decades in the making, this bourbon doesn’t just taste good – it evokes a piece of that timeless history, of life’s warm and glowing moments.  It’s truly a once in a lifetime bourbon!”

The proof of this 2024 release is 114.2 (57.1% ABV), and the suggested U.S. retail price for a 750ml bottle is $1,200.