Michter's US*1 Small Batch American Whiskey

Introduction

Michter's US*1 Small Batch American Whiskey is a highly regarded whiskey from the country of the United States. The Michter's lineage traces its origins back to Shenk's Distillery, founded in 1753 in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, a legacy that Michter's continues to honour as America's first whiskey company. This expression is part of the US*1 line, which references this heritage. Today, Michter's is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. This particular expression represents the revival of the traditional American whiskey category, which is distinguished from the more common bourbon and rye styles.

Spirit Description

This Small Batch American Whiskey uses an undisclosed mash bill, differentiating it from a straight bourbon or rye, and it is bottled without an age statement. A key characteristic is that it is aged in a process called 'Chop Barrel' aging. This means the whiskey is matured in new American white oak barrels that have had their staves air-dried for a minimum of 18 months and are then heavily toasted before being lightly charred. The colour is a rich, medium amber. The nose is sweet and complex, with aromas of dried fruit, butterscotch, and sweet vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and soft, offering sweet caramel and vanilla notes, with hints of dried apricot, toffee, cinnamon, and a pleasant, velvety mouthfeel. The finish is clean, with sweet oak and gentle brown sugar lingering. The spirit is bottled at 41.7 per cent ABV.