Michter’s Announces 2025 Release of US*1 Barrel Strength Rye

Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye.

Shipments to bars, restaurants and stores start this March.

“When we began selling our rye many years ago, American rye whiskey was virtually an afterthought for a lot of people,” says Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “Our team takes pride in our ryes, and it’s great to see how this category of wonderful whiskey has returned to the forefront.”

With a mashbill that, while being majority rye grain, has a good deal of corn and malted barley as well, Michter’s ryes are Kentucky style, according to the distillery.

“We often have people at a tasting that say they are not rye drinkers, but when they taste Michter’s they are surprised by how much they enjoy it,” says McKee. “This Kentucky style rye at barrel strength is another fantastic way to enjoy the traditional characteristics of a rye whiskey while offering a nice balance of sweetness and spice.”

Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product. The average proof of the barrels in this 2025 release is 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV).

“It is an absolute honor to share such a wonderful representation of what American rye can be with its baking spice, dark fruit, toffee and fragrant citrus and floral notes all within a round, smooth, complex finish to be contemplated and savored,” Wilsons says. “I could not be prouder of our team and the efforts to create such a refined American rye that tips our hat to the history of rye whiskey in this country.”

The suggested retail price for a 750-ml. bottle in the U.S. is $120.

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