| Rating | 97 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In |
Kentucky United States |
| ABV | 57.1% |
| Availability | Limited |
| Price | $1,200.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-01-12 |
Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
Most bourbons become way too over-oaked once they reach two decades of maturity — thus rendering their equally bloated price a bit farcical — but that is 100 percent not the case with this semi-occasional release. Last year’s minuscule bottling comes from sourced liquid purportedly from Brown-Forman’s Kentucky distillery. At 57.1 percent ABV, the age has taken all the edges off the proof — there’s little heat or burn. Instead, there are luscious aromas of vanilla and butterscotch on the nose. The palate balances that sweetness out with dark chocolate, dried fruits, and barrel spice. The finish is long and coating, demanding you come back for more. But at this price, let’s be prudent and nurse this gorgeous bottle as long as we can.
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