Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength (2024 Release/Barrel No. 24B0481), 55%

The nose is packed and complex, offering a variety of rich aromas including milk chocolate, muted rye spice, mellow licorice, butterscotch, spearmint, and crème de menthe. The palate is equally loaded, with flavors of honey, sweet vanilla cream, fresh cherries, cherry coulis, and aged tobacco leaf. The finish is long and filled with baking spice, warm chocolate, earthy oak, and a spiced finale There is refined aging and great depth to this superbly integrated rye.