Michter’s Announces 20 Year Bourbon
Michter’s will release its 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon in 2025.
Shipments of this limited-release whiskey to bars, restaurants and stores will begin December 1.
“By law bourbon must be aged in a brand new barrel, which imparts flavor, color and oak character more quickly than a used barrel,” says Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “To age a whiskey that will taste wonderful after two decades in a first-use barrel is an extremely difficult endeavor that requires a skillful balance of art and science. I believe that people will appreciate the thoughtful and conscientious work of our production team when they taste this exceptional whiskey.”
Barrel management and controlled warehouse conditions are important to the quality of aged whiskey. Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson oversees both of these areas for Michter’s. Wilson observes, “Details matter when it comes to aging bourbon gracefully. Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon is an exemplary representation of how oak can be used to deepen vanilla, toffee, chocolate, spice, fruit and confectionery notes that enhance complexity in bourbon. We hope that everyone who gets the opportunity to taste this product is able to experience the beloved attributes of a beautiful, timeless bourbon crafted through intentional aging.”
The proof of this 2025 release is 114.2 (57.1% ABV), and the suggested U.S. retail price is $1,200 for a 750-ml. bottle.
“Our production team takes great pride in offering such a special whiskey. A lot of time and effort goes into maturing these barrels so that they are extraordinary for this release,” says Master Distiller Dan McKee.
Beyond its main distillery in the Shively section of Louisville, Michter’s operations extend to two other sites in Kentucky. In Springfield, Michter’s is farming estate grown grain on its 205-acre property, while in downtown Louisville, Michter’s has its second distillery in the historic Fort Nelson Building.
This follows the recent release of Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey.
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