Michter's Barrel Strength Rye 2025 release

THE HOLY SPIRITS VIEW
Although not cheap, this Michter's Barrel Strength Rye 2025 release is being praised far and wide as one of their best releases yet. Spicy, bold, sweet, rich... hailed as a "rye to give to non-rye drinkers" as it is a dangerously drinkable edition.
 
THE OFFICIAL BLURB
With a mash bill that, while being majority rye grain, has a good deal of corn and malted barley as well, Michter's Ryes are Kentucky style.
"We often have people at a tasting that say they are not rye drinkers, but when they taste Michter's they are surprised by how much they enjoy it," said Dan McKee, master distiller at Michter's Distillery. "This Kentucky style rye at barrel strength is another fantastic way to enjoy the traditional characteristics of a rye whiskey while offering a nice balance of sweetness and spice."
"It is an absolute honor to share such a wonderful representation of what American rye can be with its baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, and fragrant citrus and floral notes all within a round, smooth, complex finish to be contemplated and savored," said Andrea Wilson, master of maturation. "I could not be prouder of our team and the efforts to create such a refined American rye that tips our hat to the history of rye whiskey in this country."
 
Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel expression; bottle #25B0431 at 110.2 proof (55.1% ABV)
 
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Rich and dessert-like, with notes of crème brûlée, French toast, cherry and spiced apple pastries.
Palate: Silky and full-bodied with a tannic backbone. Flavors range from cherry and green apple peel to clove, gingerbread, nutmeg and brown sugar.
Finish: Warming and medium-length with apple peel, cinnamon, toasted marshmallow and just a touch of tobacco and peanut brittle.