Michter’s To Drop 10 Year Old Rye In June

Louisville-based distiller Michter’s is set to release its prized 10 Year Old Single Barrel Rye Whiskey next month.

Rye whiskey is part of the Michter’s brand legacy, stretching back to its origins as a Pennsylvania-made whiskey. According to Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, the whiskey’s cooperage and aging are crucial to ensuring the quality and character of Michter’s 10 Year Rye. Wilson explained, “A critical component of aging Michter’s 10 Year Rye is creating a barrel that is going to accentuate the beauty and elegance of a Kentucky style rye after aging for over 10 years. This whiskey possesses a balance of complexity and refinement driven through baking spice, citrus, and floral characteristics, all of which are bolstered by the sweetness and maturity of the oak.”

A 92.8 proof (46.4% alcohol by volume) spirit, Michter’s 10 Year Rye is a single barrel whiskey, and it has a suggested retail price of $210 in the U.S.

“At tastings, we occasionally encounter bourbon drinkers who are reluctant to taste rye because of past experiences,” observed Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “We explain that Michter’s makes Kentucky style rye that is different from many other American ryes. More often than not, those bourbon drinkers discover that they really enjoy our rye.”