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91Excellent

Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024

Bourbon Michter's
  • Distiller

    Undisclosed

  • Bottler

    Michter's

  • ABV

    45.7%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $100 to $199.99

Marking the first release of this expression since 2021, Michter’s 2024 US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon debuted in September with a suggested retail price of $110. Bottled at 91.4 proof, it undergoes a second maturation in newly toasted, 18-month air-dried oak barrels.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 95
  • Whiskey Consensus
  • By Matthew Evans
  • This is truly one of the finest toasted barrel finishes I’ve experienced—a must-try!
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Drew Beard
  • It’s a bit lighter bodied than the 2021 release with a slightly drier profile but still every bit the toasted bourbon standard bearer.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Amongst The Whiskey
  • By Nick Anderson
  • Well, this was an odd pour... slightly off bourbon tones feel tampered with somehow.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Distiller
  • By Amanda Schuster
  • A hit of tart green apple appears on the mid palate to soak up the sweetness and tame the toasted/baked spice. That tartness drives the flavors into the finish, which flows out in a spark of gingery heat and charred oak.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • VinePair
  • By David Thomas Tao
  • Michter’s latest foray into toasted barrel finishing builds on the brand’s classic bourbon profile and pushes into remarkably floral territory. It’s a fascinating look into what the company can do by pulling certain levers in the aging process.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Paste
  • By Jim Vorel
  • At the end of the day, this release can’t quite match the depth and complexity of Michter’s own 10 Year Bourbon expression from this year, which is one of my very favorite releases of 2024 to date, but this is still sure to delight those who enjoy the sweet, toasted baking spice profile in particular.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • This year’s Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is pleasant and dare I say, crushable.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Rich, toasty and lightly oaky on the nose with lots of marshmallow, honey, a pop of brown sugar and brioche.

  • Taste:

    Moderate palate. It's not wildly complex, but it paints a pleasant picture. Sweet brown sugar, crème brûlée and some cinnamon, marshmallow and toffee. Lightly oaky, this is nicely balanced but ultimately a sweeter pour.

  • Finish:

    Moderate finish. Pleasant richness here with more oak character, sweet buttercream, cinnamon, candied walnuts, brown sugar and a crackle of pepper.

  • Overall:

    This year’s Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is pleasant and dare I say crushable. It’s not the most complex, but I really like the restraint that the toast shows here. It’s not a toast explosion. It’d be super easy to overdo, and yet it’s balanced and just works. Nicely done, Michter’s.

  • Score:

    88

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

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