Lot’s has happened in the past couple months since my last upload, and you can bet that it’s been impactful enough to have a profound change in pace for me (hence the big long breaks!). Mostly though it’s just been a lot of dedication to work, friends and family, and not too much time or money to spend on tasty little bottles of whiskey. But, during a quick liquor store run with a friend during a night of music recording and concepting, a fancy find geared me up to make another write up of a bottle I’ve been wanting to get my hands on for quite some time.
Michter’s Bourbon
Michter’s Distillery
Louisville, KY, USA
$59.99
Nose - Super sweet, nearly candied cherries and toasted sugar like a crisp marshmallow over a low flame. A citrus blast comes in and you get the feeling that this is practically an old fashioned coming out of a whiskey bottle, or at the very least would make for one of the best old fashioned’s you’ll ever have. Deep brown sugar on the tail end.
Palate - Surprisingly hot for a 91 proof whiskey, the flavor profile does indeed double down on the old fashioned startup promised by the nose but quickly bursts into a far more classic, distinguished bourbon that is unadulterated by sugary confections. I get notes of honey, oak, cinnamon and bits of clove. It’s a hard kick trying to get off the heat, but once you do, the flavor opens up to being really delicate and sweet, proofing down further exemplifies this with a few drops of water into the glass. Perhaps best served, dare I say, on the rocks?
Finish - The heat doesn’t dissipate and leaves you with a smoky, textured, spiced feeling. It’s not bad, and it’s quite a solid drink if you’re wanting something that tastes good and feels good. I’d be able to make this a daily drinker if it wasn’t for the price!
Thoughts - I don’t think it’s worth the high dollar of $60-70 per bottle, but the labelling and mystique of the bottle give it enough of an exotic flair that it almost feels justified. I haven’t been too picky on saving certain bottles lately, but this one lasted me a good 7-8 weeks, and that’s pretty abnormal as of late. I’ve enjoyed it all the same, and it packs a helluva punch, lending to it’s ubiquitous use as a mixer out east.
6/10, a solid pick but a little on the pricey side. It’s not necessary, but a fun grab.