The Story
Single barrel. 10 years of patient aging. Named "Best American Whiskey" by Food & Wine magazine. The 2017 vintage of Michter's most decorated expression.
Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel is not a regular ongoing release — it is produced only when Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine that available barrels have reached the ideal state. Some years produce no release at all. The 2017 vintage is a specific selection of barrels from that year's approval, bottled individually as single barrels, meaning no two bottles from different barrels are identical.
Michter's is based in Louisville and sources and matures its whiskey with an emphasis on patience over volume — a philosophy that led Food & Wine to name the 10 Year the Best American Whiskey. At a decade of age, the bourbon has developed a richness and depth that places it in a different conversation from most American whiskey at the same price point.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber with warm golden highlights.
- Aroma: Deep caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a warm grain sweetness that signals the patient aging process.
- Palate: Full-bodied and layered — toffee, baking spice, dried fruit, and a complex oak integration from 10 years of barrel contact.
- Finish: Long and warming — caramel, vanilla, and spice fading into a clean, satisfying close.
Specs
- Producer: Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
- Age: 10 years
- Size: 750ml
- Release: 2017 Vintage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why isn't Michter's 10 Year released every year? Michter's only releases the 10 Year when their Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine that available barrels are ready. This gatekeeping means some years produce no release. The 2017 represents a specific cohort of barrels that met that standard.
- What does single barrel mean? Each bottle comes from one specific barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. Single barrel bourbons vary slightly bottle to bottle, with each expressing the particular characteristics of that individual cask.
- How does Michter's 10 Year compare to the 20 Year? The 20 Year is one of the rarest and most expensive American bourbons produced — released in very small quantities when exceptional barrels reach that age. The 10 Year is the more accessible entry into Michter's aged lineup, though still significantly limited in production.
- Is the 2017 vintage still available? In limited quantities through specialty retailers with legacy stock. Michter's 10 Year vintages are not restocked once sold out.
Description
Single barrel. 10 years of patient aging. Named "Best American Whiskey" by Food & Wine magazine. The 2017 vintage of Michter's most decorated expression.
Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel is not a regular ongoing release — it is produced only when Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine that available barrels have reached the ideal state. Some years produce no release at all. The 2017 vintage is a specific selection of barrels from that year's approval, bottled individually as single barrels, meaning no two bottles from different barrels are identical.
Michter's is based in Louisville and sources and matures its whiskey with an emphasis on patience over volume — a philosophy that led Food & Wine to name the 10 Year the Best American Whiskey. At a decade of age, the bourbon has developed a richness and depth that places it in a different conversation from most American whiskey at the same price point.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Rich amber with warm golden highlights.
- Aroma: Deep caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a warm grain sweetness that signals the patient aging process.
- Palate: Full-bodied and layered — toffee, baking spice, dried fruit, and a complex oak integration from 10 years of barrel contact.
- Finish: Long and warming — caramel, vanilla, and spice fading into a clean, satisfying close.
Specs
- Producer: Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
- Age: 10 years
- Size: 750ml
- Release: 2017 Vintage
Explore all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why isn't Michter's 10 Year released every year? Michter's only releases the 10 Year when their Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine that available barrels are ready. This gatekeeping means some years produce no release. The 2017 represents a specific cohort of barrels that met that standard.
- What does single barrel mean? Each bottle comes from one specific barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. Single barrel bourbons vary slightly bottle to bottle, with each expressing the particular characteristics of that individual cask.
- How does Michter's 10 Year compare to the 20 Year? The 20 Year is one of the rarest and most expensive American bourbons produced — released in very small quantities when exceptional barrels reach that age. The 10 Year is the more accessible entry into Michter's aged lineup, though still significantly limited in production.
- Is the 2017 vintage still available? In limited quantities through specialty retailers with legacy stock. Michter's 10 Year vintages are not restocked once sold out.
