Michter’s announced the release of its highly acclaimed 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye.

“Rye whiskey has deep roots in American whiskey history,” said Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco, in a statement. “It fell out of favor for most of the 20th century when much of it was used as a blender in other whiskeys. The work of the bartenders in the on-premise community to show how great a good American rye is in cocktails was instrumental in bringing this exceptional whiskey category back.”

Michter’s releases whiskey according to the flavor profile of specific barrels rather than automatically upon their reaching a certain age, it notes. As a result of this protocol, Michter’s whiskeys have often been matured longer than the age statement on the label, the company says. The barrels that comprise this release were deemed ready by Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter's Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson.

“One of Michter’s defining characteristics for our rye whiskey is the balance of the beautiful baking spice with fresh citrus and floral underpinned by notes of vanilla, caramel, chocolate and sweet oak,” Wilson said in a statement. “This Kentucky style rye differs from the styles from Indiana and other parts of the U.S., and it reveals a refined elegance and harmony of flavors.”

McKee added: “As someone who enjoys rye, I was excited to taste the barrels for this year's release. The flavor profile is exceptional.”

A 92.8 proof (46.4% ABV) spirit, Michter’s 10 Year Rye single barrel whiskey is available to purchase nationwide for a suggested retail price of $210 a bottle.

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