Michter's First release of the 20-year-old bourbon in two years

20-Nov-2024

For the first time since 2022, Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have authorized the release of Michter's 20 Year Kentucky Straight bourbon.

"It's always a special event for us at Michter's when we bottle and release a whiskey that is over two decades old," commented Joseph J. Magliocco, President of Michter's. "Unlike Scotch and some other aged spirits, bourbon must be aged in a new barrel. Our team strives to achieve an age of over 15 years without making the whiskey too woody. This is an exceptional release and we only wish we had more to offer.

Last month, Drinks International released its list of the world's most admired whiskies for 2024. The poll is conducted by an academy of independent global drinks buyers, journalists, bartenders and whiskey experts from more than 20 countries, and the list includes legendary distilleries from Scotland, Japan, Ireland and elsewhere. For the second year running, Michter's has taken first place in the top 50 list. Master Distiller Dan McKee said: "We are very honored and grateful to be named The World's Most Admired Whiskey. I can't think of a better way to celebrate this than with this 2024 version of Michter's 20 Year Bourbon. It's an amazing whiskey."

Michter's employees carefully monitor the barrels in their greenhouses and pay special attention to the older barrels. Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation at Michter's, explains: "Michter's 20 Year is a remarkable drinking experience. It is luxurious and expansive - a broad palette of flavors that culminates in a thick, dark and richly complex finish. This bourbon, crafted over two decades, doesn't just taste good - it's a reminder of timeless history, of life's warm and glowing moments. It really is a unique bourbon!"

The alcohol content of this 2024 version is 114.2 (57.1% ABV), and the suggested US retail price for a 750-ml bottle is $1,200.

In addition to the main distillery in the Shively neighborhood of Louisville, Michter operates two other locations in Kentucky. In Springfield, Michter's grows its own grain on its 205-acre property, while Michter's operates its second distillery in downtown Louisville in the historic Fort Nelson Building. Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery is in a prime location on West Main Street across from Louisville Slugger and on the same block as the Frazier Museum. There are also guided tours with whiskey tastings and "The Bar at Fort Nelson" with classic cocktails curated by spirits and cocktail historian David Wondrich.

Michter's has a rich and long heritage of traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. The highly acclaimed Michter's portfolio includes Bourbon, Rye, Sour Mash Whiskey and American Whiskey, with each limited production product aged to its peak maturity.

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