All aspects of distillation and maturation dictate a whiskey's flavor. The most talked about flavor contributors are mashbills, barrel toast and char, and length of maturation. An often overlooked aspect of a whiskey's flavor is its barrel entry proof. Michter's new make enters the barrel at a lower proof than most other distillers employ; this can yield richer, smoother whiskeys with softer, sweeter, yet also more robust flavors.
