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Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye 2023

Rye Michter's
  • Distiller

    Michter's

  • Bottler

    Michter's

  • ABV

    54.45%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $100 to $199.99

First released in 2014, this is one of those toasted whiskeys Michter's is so well known for. To make this whiskey, Michte'rs takes barrels of its US*1 rye and moves the whiskey into a second barrel that has been toasted (rather than charred).

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 91
  • VinePair
  • By David Thomas Tao
  • It’s non-age-stated but plenty oaky, and for drinkers who love wood influence, this pour will deliver that in spades.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • Definitely a lively, lovely rye that shows how toasted barrels can be used beautifully when the blender knows what they’re doing.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Charles Steele
  • This whiskey holds its own in the glass or paired against a robust cigar and will not disappoint fans of rye whiskey
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Eric Hasman
  • A beautifully constructed toasted barrel finished rye that rides high on its flavor profile and viscosity.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Toasted whiskey isn't always my jam, but this year's Toasted Barrel Strength Rye has tons going on, is easy to love and full of complexity not found in previous editions of this bottling.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Soft caramel, huge honey notes, confectioners sugar and tons of creamy sweetness.

  • Taste:

    A touch of char and toast. A big ball of sweet honey, confectioners sugar, marshmallow and toffee. Nice cherry and rock candy note with a hint of pepper. Sweeeeeet.

  • Finish:

    Long finish with hefty toasted marshmallow and maple.

  • Overall:

    Toasted whiskey isn't always my jam, but this year's Toasted Barrel Strength Rye has tons going on, is easy to love and full of complexity not found in previous editions of this bottling.

  • Score:

    88

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources