Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2019 Release is one of the most allocated and acclaimed limited release bourbons in modern American whiskey, named the Best American Whiskey by Food and Wine magazine. Distilled in Kentucky and patiently aged for over a decade in fire charred new American white oak barrels, the 2019 release follows the production philosophy famously instilled by late Master Distiller Willie "Dr. No" Pratt: bottle whiskey only when the production team deems it fully matured, regardless of strict age schedules. As such, this batch is widely understood to contain bourbon stocks aged beyond the stated ten years. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel and individually labeled with its barrel number on a hangtag. The reputation surrounding Michter's 10 Year Bourbon was cemented in 2020 when a private barrel selection of this expression sold for approximately 209,000 dollars at auction in London, shattering the previous record for a single barrel of bourbon. Bottled at 94.4 proof, the 2019 vintage is a defining limited release for serious bourbon collectors and increasingly difficult to source as primary market stock has long depleted.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Michter's |
| Distillery |
Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel |
| Mash Bill |
Undisclosed bourbon mash bill |
| Age |
Minimum 10 Years (often older) |
| Cask |
Fire charred new American white oak barrels |
| Production |
Single barrel, limited annual release |
| ABV |
47.2% |
| Proof |
94.4 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
USA |
| Release Year |
2019 |
| Awards |
Best American Whiskey by Food and Wine magazine |
| Notable |
Single barrel auction record holder, 209,000 USD in 2020 |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with rich mahogany highlights.
Nose: Big and bold with dark toffee, caramel, charred oak, maple syrup, and vanilla. Layered notes of dark fruit, leather, and tobacco emerge with time in the glass.
Palate: Rich and full bodied with sweet corn, cherry, marmalade, dark caramel, and seasoned oak. Layers of baking spice, dark chocolate, and roasted nuts build through the mid palate.
Finish: Long and complex with lingering charred oak, tobacco, leather, and a final flourish of vanilla and maple.
FAQ
What makes the 2019 release significant? The 2019 Michter's 10 Year Bourbon is from one of the brand's most sought after recent vintages, with primary market stock long since cleared. Like all Michter's 10 Year releases, the 2019 batch is widely considered to contain bourbon stocks aged beyond the stated ten years.
What is Michter's 10 Year Bourbon's mash bill? Michter's does not publicly disclose its bourbon mash bill. The whiskey is contract distilled to Michter's specifications and aged at the Michter's facility in Kentucky.
Why is Michter's 10 Year Bourbon so allocated? Michter's 10 Year is a single barrel release with strictly limited annual production. Combined with strong critical acclaim, including being named Best American Whiskey by Food and Wine, demand consistently exceeds supply at the suggested retail price, with secondary market values climbing each year.
Where can I buy Michter's 10 Year Bourbon 2019 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
