LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisville-based Michter's will begin shipping
its 2024 bottling of its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon in
September. With its first release in 2014, Michter's created
the toasted barrel finish category.
"Ten years ago, after a good deal of research and
experimentation, we released the first toasted barrel whiskey:
Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon," observed Michter's
President Joseph J. Magliocco. "We
had no idea it would be such a groundbreaking product."
To make this special Toasted release, Michter's starts with
fully matured barrels of its US*1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight
Bourbon and transfers the whiskey into a second barrel made of
18-month air dried wood for additional aging. The second barrel has
been toasted to precise specifications, but not charred.
As Michter's Master of Maturation, Andrea Wilson is responsible for Michter's aging
and finishing program. "It's a testament to our team that so many
other great distillers have followed us in releasing toasted barrel
finish whiskeys. There are many different toast profiles in which
the barrel is heated to create beautiful flavor notes. This year's
Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon reminds me of a fall
evening where we are roasting campfire treats with graham crackers,
marshmallows, caramel and butterscotch," said Wilson.
The U.S. suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle of this 91.4
proof whiskey is $110.
Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee commented, "On the tenth
anniversary of Michter's creation of the toasted barrel finish
category, our team could not be more excited to share this latest
release of Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon with our
loyal Michter's fans. There was a consensus among our tasting panel
members that this 2024 release furthers the legacy of Michter's
exceptional toasted whiskeys."
In late October 2023, whiskey
history was made when the UK-based publication Drinks
International announced the results of a poll of an Academy of
independent global whisky experts, journalists, bartenders, and
drinks buyers from more than 20 countries. An American whiskey
(Michter's) was finally voted the World's Most Admired Whiskey.
Michter's has a rich and long legacy of offering traditional
American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. With each of its
limited production offerings aged to its peak maturity, Michter's
highly acclaimed portfolio includes bourbon, rye, sour mash
whiskey, and American whiskey. For more information about
Michter's, please visit michters.com, and follow us
on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Contact:
Joseph J. Magliocco
+1 (502) 774-2300 x580
jmagliocco@michters.com
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