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Bourbon Review: Michter’s 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2022)

Bourbon Review: Michter’s 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2022)

10 /10
EDITOR
Distillery: writes that this whiskey shows “intense notes of black cherry
Type: Bourbon
ABV: 57.1% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $1,200/ 750
Price: $1,200/ 750ml bottle

Bourbon Review is a Bourbon whisky made by writes that this whiskey shows “intense notes of black cherry. ABV: 57.1% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $1,200/ 750. Our expert rating is 10/10.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is high toned and opens with a hint of fresh rubber and a touch of volatile acidity. Fruit and spice notes jump out of the glass, with heady aromas of brandy-soaked dried sour cherries, dried orange peels, baked clay, and firewood. This is no slouch in the aromatics department, but its fruit and spice profile keeps it from smelling saccharine or one-note. There’s a subtle note of fresh baker’s yeast and antique wood furniture.

Palate

On the tongue, this offers a stronger kick and firm tannins. Pungent spice, cedar, and oxidative notes build into a crescendo. There are long and lingering aromas of cola spice, walnut skins, vanilla ice cream, and a hint of orange creamsicle. This reminds me of mixing together all the sodas in a soda machine, without the sugary sweetness, of course. The distillery writes that this whiskey shows “intense notes of black cherry, rich molasses, honeysuckle, roasted pecans, toasted charred oak.” Though I might squabble over specific notes, I agree that it is boldly flavored. There’s so much going on and the finish lasts and lasts with powerful fruit and spicy aromas. This might just be the best root beer float ever.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Aged for 20 years in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels, 57.1% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $1,200/ 750ml bottle

Expert Review

10/10

Michter’s 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2022) from writes that this whiskey shows “intense notes of black cherry delivers an exceptional Bourbon experience. A distinguished expression that earns our highest recommendation.

Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief
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