Tasting Notes

Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled straight from the barrel without dilution, showcasing the boldest expression of Michter’s rye. Each release varies slightly, as it is drawn from individual barrels, but the core profile is consistently rich and powerful. The nose opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla, and honey accented by black pepper, clove, and toasted oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and intense, offering flavors of toffee, roasted nuts, cocoa, and cinnamon balanced by herbal rye spice, citrus peel, and dried fruit. The cask strength bottling amplifies both sweetness and spice, delivering a velvety, mouth-coating texture. The finish is exceptionally long and warming, leaving lingering notes of caramel, oak, and peppery spice.

Food Pairings

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

Main Course Pepper-crusted steak or braised short ribs, where the whiskey’s oak, caramel, and spice enhance savory richness.

Cheese Aged cheddar or blue cheese, both bold enough to match the whiskey’s intensity.

Dessert Dark chocolate tart or gingerbread, echoing the rye’s cocoa and spice layers.