Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 2020 Release

Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 2020 Release

Short Little History

Michter’s is revered for its unwavering commitment to traditional American whiskey-making and its patience-first philosophy when it comes to aging. The Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a highly limited annual release, bottled only when the barrels are deemed fully mature. The 2020 release continues this tradition, showcasing a decade of aging that brings exceptional depth, balance, and refinement to this classic rye expression.

Key Features

• Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey aged a minimum of 10 years

• Limited annual release, bottled at peak maturity

• Crafted using Michter’s small-batch and barrel selection standards

• Known for its balance of spice, sweetness, and oak influence

• Distilled and bottled in the United States

Tasting Notes

Michter’s 10 Year Rye opens with aromas of toasted oak, caramel, and baking spice. The palate delivers layers of rich rye spice, dark toffee, vanilla, and hints of dried fruit, balanced by well-integrated oak. The finish is long, warm, and elegant, with lingering spice and refined sweetness.

Awards (Including Past Releases)

Michter’s 10 Year Rye has earned Gold medals at major international spirits competitions, including the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and has received 90+ point ratings from leading whiskey publications, praised for its maturity, balance, and exceptional rye character.

Overall Expression of the Product

Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (2020) is a sophisticated and deeply expressive rye that exemplifies the rewards of extended aging. Rich, structured, and impeccably balanced, it stands as one of the most respected long-aged rye whiskeys, offering a premium experience for collectors and discerning whiskey enthusiasts alike.

One of our most limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). After a nearly three year absence from the market, Michter’s then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye in April 2014.