{"product_id":"michters-barrel-strength-rye-limited-release","title":"Michter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey Limited Release 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichter's US*1 Barrel Strength Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark limited release from one of America's most respected whiskey houses — a \u003cstrong\u003esingle barrel rye\u003c\/strong\u003e bottled at cask strength without chill filtration or water addition. What sets it apart: Michter's enters the rye distillate into the barrel at just \u003cstrong\u003e103 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e — well below the industry standard — a deliberate and costly choice that requires more barrels and warehousing, but yields a \u003cstrong\u003ericher, smoother, and more full-bodied whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e after proper maturation. Each barrel is unique; the majority of releases range from \u003cstrong\u003e107 to 112 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. First released in May 2015 as a milestone in Michter's pioneering work to re-establish the high-quality American rye category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold rye spice, caramel, toasted oak, and dried fruit — rich and complex at full barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and intensely flavored with rye spice, caramel, dark fruit, toasted oak, and a warm, layered complexity that only single barrel cask strength can deliver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and warming with lingering rye spice, caramel, and oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes the 103 proof barrel entry significant?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLower barrel entry proof means more water in the barrel during maturation — extracting more wood character and delivering a richer, smoother, more full-bodied whiskey than higher-proof entry standard in the industry. It costs more, but Michter's believes it's worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs every bottle the same proof?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — each \u003cstrong\u003esingle barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled at its own natural proof. Most releases fall between \u003cstrong\u003e107 and 112 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e750ml. Proof varies by barrel — verify on label before publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39862786949202,"sku":"2659","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2864\/8018\/files\/michters-barrel-strength-rye-limited-release.png?v=1779034675","url":"https:\/\/www.sunsetliquorstore.com\/products\/michters-barrel-strength-rye-limited-release","provider":"Sunset Liquor ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}