Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024 Review

Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024

A little background

Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024 is a limited-edition release that has captivated whiskey enthusiasts since its first introduction in 2014. This unique bourbon begins as Michter’s US1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and undergoes an additional aging period in a custom-made barrel crafted from 18-month air-dried wood, carefully toasted but not charred. The toasting process lends a distinctive, complex flavor profile to the spirit, imparting subtle caramel and oak notes without overpowering char characteristics. Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is distilled and bottled in Kentucky at 91.4 proof and available in limited quantities with a retail price of $110 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Gold

Nose

Caramel, orange, peaches, peanut, upholstery leather, and woody oak.

Palate

Cinnamon red hots, orange citrus, coffee/ cream, praline pecans, chocolate, peaches, caramel, toasted sugar, and oak.

Finish

Cinnamon, light cocoa, peaches, leather, Cocoa Krispies, vanilla, burnt caramel, and oak.

In closing

In conclusion, Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024 delivers an expressive nose and an evolving flavor profile that make it a standout. From its inviting aroma of caramel, orange, and leather, to the palate’s rich combination of cinnamon, praline pecans, and toasted sugar, each sip offers new layers of depth. The long, sweet finish with hints of cocoa and burnt caramel wraps up this whiskey with remarkable finesse. With its full body and artfully balanced sweetness, it’s no wonder this release is highly sought after. This is truly one of the finest toasted barrel finishes I’ve experienced—a must-try!

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Michter’s. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.

Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024

91.4 Proof
Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon 2024
9

Nose

 9.0/10

Palate

 9.1/10

Finish

 9.1/10

Complexity

 9.0/10

Value

 9.0/10

The Good

  • Expressive nose
  • Evolving flavor
  • Flavor Profile

The Bad

  • Availability
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