Michter's 25 Year Old Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2020 Release 750ml

Michter's 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is one of the rarest and most coveted American whiskeys in existence, released only when Master Distiller Dan McKee and Distillery Director of Maturation Andrea Wilson determine that the barrels have reached absolute peak maturity. The 2020 release marks one of the few occasions in recent years that Michter's has had barrels of sufficient quality to justify bottling at this age, a standard that has resulted in years passing between releases. Twenty-five years in new charred American oak in Kentucky's extreme climate produces a bourbon of extraordinary depth, integration, and complexity, one that has absorbed so much from the wood that every sip is a study in what time and patience can achieve. Bottled at 58.05% ABV (116.1 proof) and released in extremely limited quantities with no guarantee of future releases, the 2020 Michter's 25 Year is not simply a bottle of whiskey. It is one of the definitive American whiskey collector acquisitions of its decade.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep mahogany with rich auburn and amber tones, deeply darkened by a quarter century of Kentucky oak contact

Nose: Commanding and complex, with aged oak resin, dark caramel, tobacco leaf, dried dark fruits, cocoa, and a slow-building vanilla richness. The oak is the first thing you notice, but it never dominates, it simply frames everything underneath with quiet authority.

Palate: Extraordinarily deep and layered, with dark toffee, espresso, dried cherries, leather, cinnamon, and a profound oak sweetness that is the product of 25 years of wood interaction at its finest. The proof gives structure and warmth without aggression, and the integration of all elements is remarkable.

Finish: Exceptionally long and resonant, with dark dried fruit, charred oak, bitter chocolate, warm spice, and a lingering sweetness that keeps evolving in the glass for minutes after the last sip.

FAQ

How often is Michter's 25 Year released?
Michter's 25 Year is not released on a predictable annual schedule. It is only bottled when the distillery's maturation team determines that barrels have reached peak quality at 25 years. Some years see no release at all. The 2020 release is a back vintage that is no longer in production and will not be replenished.

How does Michter's 25 Year compare to Michter's 10 and 20 Year?
Michter's 10 Year is released more regularly and represents excellent value in aged bourbon. Michter's 20 Year is itself a rare release. The 25 Year occupies a completely different tier, released in the smallest quantities, priced accordingly, and representing the longest aged bourbon in the Michter's portfolio. Each step up is a meaningful leap in rarity and complexity.

Is Michter's 25 Year a good collector acquisition?
Michter's 25 Year releases are among the most sought-after annual or sporadic limited American whiskey releases. Bottles from past years have commanded significant premiums on the secondary market. We always recommend acquiring whiskey you want to drink or own rather than purely for investment, but few bottles combine drinking quality and collector appeal at this level.

Should I add water to Michter's 25 Year?
At 116.1 proof this is a serious whiskey but the 25 years of oak integration provide a natural softness that makes it remarkably approachable neat. A few drops of water will open up additional layers of fruit and spice without diminishing the experience. Both approaches are rewarding.

Where can I buy Michter's 25 Year 2020 Release online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.