Michter's 10 Year Old Rye 700mL

Michter's 10 Year Old Rye 700mL

The man behind this classic and now rejuvenated American whiskey brand (est.1753) is Willie Pratt. His 40 years in the industry has included a spell at Brown-Forman where he was involved in detailed studies of barrel maturation and the optimisation of distilling and ageing environments to maximise whiskey flavour. Referred to as “Dr. No” by the Michter’s salespeople, Willie is known for refusing to release whiskey for bottling until he feels it's just right, even though the whiskey may already be significantly older than the age stated on the label. Additionally, he insists on storing Michter’s barrels in not commonly found heat-cycled warehouses, which increases evaporation rates and gives the accountant headaches. He's helped out by Pam Heilmann whose extensive experience includes time as manager at Booker Noe Distillery in Boston