Michter's US 1 Toasted Barrel Finish 2024 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700mL

2024 Release

First introduced to great acclaim in the Fall of 2014, Michter’s US 1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is a groundbreaking whiskey expression. It is made by taking Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and then aging it for an additional period in a second custom made barrel.

This second barrel is assembled from 18-month air-dried wood and then toasted but not charred. The truly unique and delicious taste of Michter’s US 1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon represents a remarkable achievement given that it is Kentucky Straight Bourbon with nothing extra added or done except placement in a second toasted barrel.

Tasting Notes:

Campfire and cinnamon, with pecan and candied fruit. Lingering finish of baked pears, vanilla and marshmallow.

"This is truly one of the finest toasted barrel finishes I’ve experienced-a must-try!" - Matthew Evans, Whiskey Consensus (90 Points)

"A hit of tart green apple appears on the mid palate to soak up the sweetness and tame the toasted/baked spice. That tartness drives the flavors into the finish, which flows out in a spark of gingery heat and charred oak." - Amanda Schuster, Distiller (92 Points)

"Michter’s latest foray into toasted barrel finishing builds on the brand’s classic bourbon profile and pushes into remarkably floral territory. It’s a fascinating look into what the company can do by pulling certain levers in the aging process." - David Thomas Tao, VinePair (92 Points)

"It’s a bit lighter bodied than the 2021 release with a slightly drier profile but still every bit the toasted bourbon standard bearer." - Drew Beard, Drinkhacker (90 Points)

"This year’s Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is pleasant and dare I say, crushable." - Bottle Raiders (88 Points)