Michters Straight 10 yr Rye (750ml)

Straight rye whiskey made in the USA, this expression from Michter's is aged for ten years in charred oak barrels. Rye whiskey requires at least 51% rye grain in the mash bill, which gives the spirit its characteristically spicy and peppery backbone compared to corn-heavy bourbons. Michter's sources and blends stock carefully before bottling, focusing on consistency and quality rather than high volume production.

Expect a full-bodied rye with prominent spice notes, oak influence from the decade-long maturation, and the kind of complexity that rewards sipping neat or with a single large ice cube. At ten years old, this is mature enough to show real depth without becoming thin or over-oaked. It works equally well as a contemplative pour or as the foundation for a stirred cocktail like a Manhattan or Sazerac.