Straight Rye Whiskey, "Single Barrel", Michter's, 750mL

Michter’s US*1 Rye is surprisingly full of flavors. There is fruit, caramel and brown sugar that would not be necessarily expected, and there is the possibility that one might mistake this for a high rye bourbon. The nose is almost like a pear and cherry cobbler. The rye makes itself known more so in the finish, where the black pepper spice grows, although there are more subtle rye flavors in the nose. Due to the lower alcohol, I am left with a nice lasting warmth on the finish, rather than a “burn”.