Michter’s Brings Back Coveted Whiskey That Honors the ‘Elegance’ of Kentucky Rye

Michter’s is bringing back the brand’s 10 Year Rye (Photo: Michter’s/Facebook)

Michter’s announced on Tuesday that the brand was bringing back its 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye. The whiskey clocks in at 92.8 proof and hosts a suggested retail price of $200 in the United States. A limited amount will be available in export markets according to the brand.

“For over 20 years at Michter’s, we have been hard at work trying to show that American Rye can be a world class spirit,” said Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “Along with our US*1 Rye, our 10 Year Rye has led the way for us. In fact, the first rye released by Kentucky Michter’s was our 10 Year Rye.”

Rye can be sourced from Canada, Indiana and Ukraine. The resulting whiskeys made from these different subtypes tend to take on distinctive qualities depending on mashbill composition, distilling, and maturation factors.

“When I came to Michter’s, I developed a greater appreciation for Kentucky-style rye with its additional flavor nuances that come from having more corn and more malted barley in a majority rye mashbill,” said Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee in a statement.

For the 2024 release, Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson observed the barrels and approved them when they were ready for bottling.

“What strikes me about the 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye is its elegance and complexity without being spice dominant,” Wilson said in a statement. “The spice is beautifully integrated with hints of floral notes, fruit, honey, citrus and chocolate that create a wonderfully balanced experience perfect for a summer evening.”

In March, Michter’s announced that the brand’s 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon was going to hit the shelves in April, and the whiskey hosted a suggested retail price of $185. That release followed the return of the brand’s Barrel Strength Rye which dropped in February.

We were fortunate enough to taste Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon alongside the brand’s Barrel Strength Rye, and you can watch the video below:

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