This April, Louisville based Michter’s Distillery will begin releasing its 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
“Our team was humbled and deeply grateful when a few months ago Michter’s became the first American whiskey to be named the World’s Most Admired Whiskey,” stated Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco.
“Our production team has always given tremendous consideration to what they feel is ready to release, but after this honor, the stakes seem even higher.”
In late October 2023, the UK based publication Drinks International announced the results of a poll of an Academy of independent global whisky experts, journalists, bartenders, and drinks buyers from more than 20 countries. For the first time ever, an American whiskey (Michter’s) was voted the World’s Most Admired Whiskey.
The ultimate gatekeepers for any release of Michter’s are Dan McKee, Master Distiller, and Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation. Commenting on the 2024 release of Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon, McKee stated, “This a wonderful single barrel whiskey. It’s brimming with all the characteristics that I look for in a special bourbon.”
Wilson and the Michter’s production team spent a good deal of time selecting the barrels for this year’s bottling. “We know that Michter’s fans everywhere look forward to our 10 Year Bourbon. We are excited to share the 2024 release, which again is overaged to a beautiful maturity with an excellent nose, creamy texture and an array of characteristics on the palate, that ascend through to the finish, making every drop an enjoyable moment,” observed Wilson.
Mature in age and truly exceptional in quality, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon was named the “Best American Whiskey” according to Food & Wine magazine and has earned its place as an enduring favorite of the most discerning whiskey connoisseurs.
Production: Single barrel, Limited quantities
State of Distillation: Kentucky
Cooperage: Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels
Bottling Strength: 94.4 proof (47.2% ABV)
Tasting Notes: Big and bold dark toffee and caramel, charred oak, maple syrup, vanilla
