Michter’s announced the release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Shipments to bars, restaurants, and stores will begin this March.

“When we began selling our rye many years ago, American rye whiskey was virtually an afterthought for a lot of people,” Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco said in a news release. “Our team takes pride in our ryes, and it’s great to see how this category of wonderful whiskey has returned to the forefront.” 

With a mashbill that, while being majority rye grain, has a good deal of corn and malted barley as well, Michter’s Ryes are Kentucky style. 

“We often have people at a tasting that say they are not rye drinkers, but when they taste Michter’s they are surprised by how much they enjoy it,” Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee said. “This Kentucky style rye at barrel strength is another fantastic way to enjoy the traditional characteristics of a rye whiskey while offering a nice balance of sweetness and spice.”

Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product, and the average proof of the barrels in this 2025 release is 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV). The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle in the U.S. is $120.

We are thrilled to announce that Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee and Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. This latest release will begin shipping in March.

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— Michter's Distillery (@MichtersWhiskey) February 25, 2025

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About Michter’s

In October 2024, Michter’s became the first whiskey to be named in two consecutive years The World’s Most Admired Whiskey by a vote of an international academy of voters announced by UK based Drinks International. Michter’s has a rich and long legacy of offering traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. With each of its limited production offerings aged to its peak maturity, Michter’s portfolio includes bourbon, rye, sour mash whiskey, and American whiskey. For more information about Michter’s, please visit michters.com.