The Story
10 years. Single barrel. The 2014 annual release of Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon — now over a decade from its original release date, available only through specialty retailers with legacy inventory.
Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel is the distillery's annual limited expression — released each year when Master Distiller Dan McKee (in consultation with Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson) determines that available 10-year barrels have reached peak quality. Unlike mass-produced 10-year bourbons that bottle on a fixed schedule, Michter's releases the 10 Year only when specific barrels meet the standard — meaning some years have limited releases and others have none.
As a single barrel expression, each bottle of Michter's 10 Year is a unique individual barrel — same distillery, same mashbill, same 10-year standard, but the specific barrel's character producing slight variation in proof and tasting notes from bottle to bottle. The 2014 is now over a decade from its fall release window, making it one of the older Michter's 10 Year vintages available through specialty retailers with preserved legacy stock.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber from 10 years of Michter's sour mash production in Kentucky oak.
- Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and warm spice — Michter's characteristic profile at 10-year single barrel maturity.
- Palate: Smooth and full — the Michter's sour mash character producing a refined, complex expression at 10 years.
- Finish: Medium-long and warm — the single barrel's individual character through a satisfying close.
Specs
- Producer: Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
- Age: 10 years
- Release: 2014 annual
- Approved by: Dan McKee (Master Distiller)
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the 2014 Michter's 10 Year compare to more recent releases? Each annual release reflects the specific barrels approved that year. The 2014 is now over a decade from primary distribution — significantly rarer than recent vintages and representative of Michter's production from the earlier part of Dan McKee's tenure.
- What makes Michter's 10 Year a single barrel? Each bottle comes from a single barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. This produces slight variation in proof and tasting notes between bottles, making each a unique expression within the consistent 10-year Michter's standard.
- How does the 10 Year fit in the Michter's lineup? The 10 Year is the entry to Michter's ultra-aged range, above the standard US*1 expressions but below the 20 Year, 25 Year, and Celebration. It is the most accessible of the contingent-release expressions.
- Is the 2014 Michter's 10 Year still available? A rare find — now over a decade from primary distribution.
Description
10 years. Single barrel. The 2014 annual release of Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon — now over a decade from its original release date, available only through specialty retailers with legacy inventory.
Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel is the distillery's annual limited expression — released each year when Master Distiller Dan McKee (in consultation with Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson) determines that available 10-year barrels have reached peak quality. Unlike mass-produced 10-year bourbons that bottle on a fixed schedule, Michter's releases the 10 Year only when specific barrels meet the standard — meaning some years have limited releases and others have none.
As a single barrel expression, each bottle of Michter's 10 Year is a unique individual barrel — same distillery, same mashbill, same 10-year standard, but the specific barrel's character producing slight variation in proof and tasting notes from bottle to bottle. The 2014 is now over a decade from its fall release window, making it one of the older Michter's 10 Year vintages available through specialty retailers with preserved legacy stock.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber from 10 years of Michter's sour mash production in Kentucky oak.
- Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and warm spice — Michter's characteristic profile at 10-year single barrel maturity.
- Palate: Smooth and full — the Michter's sour mash character producing a refined, complex expression at 10 years.
- Finish: Medium-long and warm — the single barrel's individual character through a satisfying close.
Specs
- Producer: Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
- Age: 10 years
- Release: 2014 annual
- Approved by: Dan McKee (Master Distiller)
- Size: 750ml
Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the 2014 Michter's 10 Year compare to more recent releases? Each annual release reflects the specific barrels approved that year. The 2014 is now over a decade from primary distribution — significantly rarer than recent vintages and representative of Michter's production from the earlier part of Dan McKee's tenure.
- What makes Michter's 10 Year a single barrel? Each bottle comes from a single barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. This produces slight variation in proof and tasting notes between bottles, making each a unique expression within the consistent 10-year Michter's standard.
- How does the 10 Year fit in the Michter's lineup? The 10 Year is the entry to Michter's ultra-aged range, above the standard US*1 expressions but below the 20 Year, 25 Year, and Celebration. It is the most accessible of the contingent-release expressions.
- Is the 2014 Michter's 10 Year still available? A rare find — now over a decade from primary distribution.
