The “bourbon boom” (the increasing popularity of American whiskey over the last few years) has made some iconic brands harder and harder to find — among them is Michter’s. However, the whiskey brand, that is said to be what George Washington gave his troops during the Revolutionary War, is growing to meet future demands.
Michter’s Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann recently approved the 2018 release of Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye. These barrels were selected from Michter’s stocks of aging whiskeys by Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, who assessed them with Heilmann.
Shipments of the release of began earlier this month as a shortage in supply of Michter’s whiskeys continues. “We have been expanding our operations, but great whiskey takes time,” commented Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “At Michter’s we’ve made a conscious decision to continue to take the costly and time-consuming steps we do, rather than adopt practices that would increase our supply more quickly. Our team is committed to offering the highest quality whiskey possible, and we’re grateful to everyone who has been loyal to Michter’s as we have been working through these shortages.”
Beyond its main distillery in the Shively section of Louisville, Michter’s operations extend to two other sites in Kentucky. In Springfield, Michter’s has begun farming estate grown grain on its 145-acre property, while in downtown Louisville, Michter’s is planning to open its second distillery in the historic Fort Nelson building opposite the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum and on the same block as the Frazier Museum later this year.
Michter’s 10 Year Rye will be priced at or around $160.
