Michter's US #1 Small Batch Bourbon (750ml)

SKU #1015028 90-95 points Wine Enthusiast

The bouquet has a dry, grainy aroma which is accented by peppery/spicy scents. The palate entry is surprisingly sweet and corny, considering how dry the aroma is; the midpalate point is deep, corny sweet, sap-like and a bit syrupy. Ends up well and balanced, with a backnote of dried red fruit (raisins, prunes). (PP) (12/2007)

K&L Notes

The Michter's name has been synonymous with great whiskey since the 1950s. While the famous whiskey is no longer distilled at the Schaefferstown Distillery in Pennsylvania, the legacy lives on. Current owners Chatham Imports bottles under this historic name and have been doing so since the 1990s. One of the few non-distiller producers to have good stocks of Kentucky bourbon and rye at affordable prices, considering the current market. The quality is good and the price is right, even if they won't tell us who distilled it! F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal: "The rich bronze color sparkles under the lamp; perfect purity. The initial whiffs uncover dry notes of stone-milled grist and dried fruit; following the aeration stage, the bouquet offers peppery/spicy scents that accent the dry graininess. The palate entry is surprisingly sweet and corny, considering how dry the aroma is; the midpalate point is deep, corny sweet, sap-like and a bit syrupy. Ends up well and balanced, with a backnote of dried red fruit (raisins, prunes). A handsome addition to this series. *Four Stars/Highly Recommended*" (3/2007)