Michter's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Michter's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 45.7% ABV (91.4-proof), 750mL Kentucky straight bourbon from the US*1 line in Louisville, Kentucky. Each batch is drawn from a holding tank sized for a maximum of 20 full barrels, matured in fire-charred new American white oak, and released only when Master Distiller Dan McKee and the tasting panel deem it ready. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45.7% (91.4 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement — "matured to the peak of perfection" per Michter's
- Origin: Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Production: Truly small batch — max 20 barrels per batch; American corn mash; fire-charred new American white oak
Small Batch, by a Strict Definition
Everybody says "small batch"; Michter's writes the definition down: no batch of this bourbon ever exceeds twenty barrels, batched in a purpose-built small tank and tasted into release by McKee's panel. The result is a polished, caramel-driven Kentucky bourbon with stone-fruit brightness and a smoky oak finish — consistent from batch to batch without tasting blended into sameness.
Tasting Notes
Official notes: rich caramel and balanced vanilla with stone fruit, smoky depth, and an oak finish. Heat-cycled warehousing drives spice and depth; long, lingering wood and maple syrup on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a large cube for the full caramel-oak arc; it also makes a refined Old Fashioned, where the 91.4 proof holds its own against sugar and bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does US*1 mean on Michter's?
It is Michter's core line of Kentucky whiskeys — single barrels, small batches, and age-stated releases under one label family.
How small is the batch?
A maximum of 20 full barrels per batch — a written limit, not a marketing phrase.
Is there an age statement?
No — Michter's bottles it when the tasting panel says it is ready rather than at a fixed age.
Where can I buy Michter's bourbon online?
The 750mL US*1 bourbon is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Real small batch, panel-approved, ready to pour — order Michter's Kentucky Straight Bourbon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.