Michter'S 10 Yo Bourbon

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Michter'S
Label Name:
 
10 Yo Bourbon
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Kentucky
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
47.2%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Named “Best American Whiskey” by Food & Wine; praised by Wine Enthusiast, Robb Report, Whisky Exchange and others. Noted collector’s value — a private barrel sold at auction for a record price (£166,000 / US$209,462, July 12, 2020)

Tasting Note
Rich caramel, dark toffee and maple syrup up front with vanilla and charred oak; layered dried fruit, espresso, baking spice and tobacco notes. Full-bodied, warm spice and gentle ethanol heat with a long, slightly smoky sweet finish.

Food Pairing
Western: aged cheddar, dark chocolate, roasted or smoked beef, maple-glazed pork, barbecue ribs. Asian: char siu, Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), hoisin/soy-glazed pork, spicy Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Single-barrel Kentucky straight bourbon; aged a minimum of 10 years in new, charred American white oak barrels (heat‑cycled warehouses). Selected barrels bottled at 94.4 proof (47.2% ABV); limited, small-batch releases.

Vineyard Info
Michter’s, originally a Pennsylvania label relaunched in the 1990s, is now based in Louisville/Shively, Kentucky. The house is known for meticulous barrel selection, maturation practices and limited single-barrel releases overseen by its master distillers.