Michter’s Rolls Out 10-Year-Old Rye 2026

Louisville-based Michter’s will launch its 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye in June.

The annual release marks the latest edition of one of the distillery’s age-stated rye whiskeys.

“At tastings, we occasionally encounter bourbon drinkers who are reluctant to taste rye because of past experiences,” says Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “We explain that Michter’s makes Kentucky style rye that is different from many other American ryes. More often than not, those bourbon drinkers discover that they really enjoy our rye.”

Michter’s produces its rye whiskey using a Kentucky-style mashbill that incorporates more corn and malted barley than many rye whiskeys.

“We make a Kentucky style rye that has more corn and malted barley in its mashbill than many other ryes,” says Master Distiller Dan McKee. “The result is a well balanced rye whiskey that has a rich sweetness and a flavor complexity that complement its spice notes.”

The company has focused on rye whiskey production for more than 25 years. According to Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson, barrel construction and aging play key roles in the development of the 10 Year Rye.

“A critical component of aging Michter’s 10 Year Rye is creating a barrel that is going to accentuate the beauty and elegance of a Kentucky style rye after aging for over 10 years,” she says. This whiskey possesses a balance of complexity and refinement driven through baking spice, citrus, and floral characteristics, all of which are bolstered by the sweetness and maturity of the oak.”

Michter’s 10 Year Rye comes bottled at 92.8 proof (46.4% ABV) and is sold as a single-barrel expression. The suggested retail price in the U.S. is $210.

This follows the recent release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey.

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