🥃 Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Michter's US★1 rye: a Kentucky straight rye bottled from a single barrel, matured in new charred barrels; 42.4% ABV (84.8 proof).
Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Rye is a rye whiskey from Michter's, part of the US★1 line. It is a Kentucky straight rye, and each bottle comes from a single barrel. Its strength is 84.8 proof, which is 42.4% ABV. There is no age statement, and the producer does not state the share of grain in the mash.
According to the producer, the whiskey is made from selected American rye, and the grain is ground before mashing. It matures in new, charred American white oak barrels. Drinkhacker wrote in 2014 about an age of more than 36 months; at that time the brand was still selling whiskey made on contract.
Why this matters to you. Rye whiskey is usually spicier and drier than bourbon, so compare it with Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon from the same brand. Barrels differ, so the taste may vary a little from bottle to bottle. This version is less strong than the bourbon in the line. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 42.4% ABV (84.8 proof) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | American rye (grain shares not disclosed) |
| Cask type | new charred American white oak barrels; one barrel per bottling |
| Minimum maturation | no age statement; straight rye must be at least 2 years old under US law; Drinkhacker (2014) — more than 36 months |
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA), straight rye whisky category |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- Packed in
- 🐝 American white oak, 🍷 Barrel toasting
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Michter's, 🥃 Whisky, 🥃 Straight rye whiskey
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey, 🥃 Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 🥃 Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 🥃 Michter's US★1 Sour Mash, 🥃 Michter's US★1 Sour Mash
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Michter's US★1 Rye is a blend of many barrels?
No. According to the producer, it is a single-barrel whiskey: each bottle comes from a separate barrel.
What is the strength of Michter's US★1 Rye?
84.8 proof, which is 42.4% ABV.
How long is Michter's US★1 Rye aged?
The label has no age statement; Drinkhacker wrote in 2014 about more than 36 months.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Barrel toasting — Heating the inside of a barrel over fire; the degree of toast shapes the wine's taste.
- 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey — Rye whiskey of the Uncle Nearest brand: a mash of 100% rye, spirit of Canadian origin, maturation in the brand's barrels; 100 proof (50% ABV).
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Michter's US★1 American Whiskey · 🥃 Michter's US★1 Sour Mash · 🥃 Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 🥃 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye · 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey · 🥃 Jim Beam Rye
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Michter's: US★1 Kentucky Straight Rye (single barrel; select American rye; new fire-charred American white oak; 42.4 % ABV / 84.8 proof)
- Drinkhacker: Review: Michter's US-1 Small Batch Bourbon, Rye, and Unblended American Whiskey (27.10.2014; bourbon 91.4 proof; single barrel rye 84.8 proof, 36 months-plus; American whiskey 83.4 proof in used bourbon barrels; contract-produced spirit at the time)
- 27 CFR § 5.143 Whisky — standards of identity (USA, TTB), text via Cornell LII
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)