Tasting Notes

Michter’s 10 Year Old Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey is a highly limited annual release showcasing rye whiskey aged for a full decade in new charred American oak. Each barrel is bottled individually, emphasizing its unique character while delivering Michter’s signature depth. The nose opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla, and honey layered with toasted oak, baking spice, and dried fruit. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, offering flavors of toffee, roasted nuts, cocoa, and cinnamon balanced by clove, pepper, and herbal rye spice. The extended aging adds complexity, smoothing the edges while intensifying oak and spice influence. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering notes of caramel, oak, and peppery rye.

Food Pairings

Starter Smoked almonds or spiced charcuterie, reflecting the rye’s nutty sweetness and spice.

Main Course Pepper-crusted steak or braised lamb shank, where the whiskey’s oak and caramel elevate savory richness.

Cheese Aged cheddar or blue cheese, pairing well with the whiskey’s bold, mature profile.

Dessert Gingerbread or dark chocolate tart, echoing the rye’s cocoa, caramel, and spice.