Michter's Distillery

29/08/2026

Summer in a glass.

Par 4
1.5 oz Michter’s US*1 Bourbon
1 oz Lillet Blanc5 oz fresh pomegranate juice5 oz simple syrup (1 sugar : 1 water)5 oz fresh lime juice
3 berries blackberries
Garnish: blackberry skewer
Shake all the ingredients. Strain into a Rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a Blackberry skewer.

26/08/2026

On the heels of being named The World’s  #1 Most Admired Whiskey for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Michter’s Distillery will release its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye this September. This whiskey is bottled at barrel strength.  

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee along with Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson led production of the 2026 US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye release. For this year’s release, the barrel strength rye is finished in a second barrel made from wood that is naturally air-dried and seasoned outdoors for 24 months, then toasted to exacting specifications but not charred. “A great deal of thought and detail goes into the creation of our Toasted Barrel Finish releases. The fully matured whiskey that we put into the second barrel for finishing and the particular toast level of that second barrel have to be just right to achieve the perfect balance. This year’s release is another great example of how our team marries art and science to create an amazing whiskey,” commented McKee. 

In describing the 2026 US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye, Wilson observed, “Every moment of this whiskey is designed to be savored slowly. It brings a level of rich comfort with its dark and savory notes, but transitions to the inviting characters of a baked cinnamon roll with melted caramel icing. It lingers with warm, rich gingerbread notes and a beautiful toastiness reminding us that memories are often made with a campfire, good friends, and a great pour.” 

 The average barrel proof for the Toasted Rye barrels bottled for this barrel strength release is 109.1 proof (54.55% ABV). The suggested retail price of Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye is $120 for a 750ml bottle in the U.S.

25/08/2026

Four years in a row. We are overwhelmingly grateful to be named the #1 Most Admired Whiskey in the World once again. Thank you to everyone who enjoys Michter’s.

24/08/2026

Just a boy and his Bourbon (the stuffed kind, don’t worry).

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19/08/2026

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18/08/2026

“Overall, it’s the kind of rich, complex rye that will likely convert any skeptics or bourbon die-hards."

Thank you, Rolling Stone, for naming Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye the Best Rye in your 2026 Spirit Awards!

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18/08/2026

When in Rome… one must visit for a Michter’s Old Fashioned.

18/08/2026

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14/08/2026

Prioritizing slow sips over fast replies.

13/08/2026

Summer hosting made easy. Please remember to enjoy Michter’s responsibly.