{"title":"Michter's","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichter's has spent decades building a reputation on restraint rather than volume, releasing only what meets its own standards and holding back the rest. The result is a small but considered range, from the approachable US*1 expressions to the rarer single barrel and toasted releases that anchor the upper end. Each is built around the same insistence on aged stock and low-barrel-entry proof, and it shows in the texture. These eleven bottlings reward the drinker who already knows where American whiskey can go.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"michters-us-1-bourbon-whiskey-gift-box-457-700ml","title":"Michter's US 1 Bourbon Whiskey Gift Box 45.7% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall-batch bourbon produced using a signature sour-mash method and matured in air-dried, fire-charred American white-oak barrels. Bottled at 45.7 %, it embodies a balance of sweetness, spice and toasted oak typical of Michter’s craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMashbill – corn-dominant\u003cbr\u003eCasks – new American oak\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Kentucky, USA\u003cbr\u003eABV – 45.7 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting profile\u003cbr\u003eNose: caramel, vanilla and baking spice.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: rich oak, butterscotch and sweet corn.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: long and mellow with lingering spice and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349540143192,"sku":"MICHTER-S-US-1-BOURBON-WHISKEY-GIFT-BOX-45-7--700M","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-us-1-bourbon-whiskey-gift-box-457-700ml_5ca8d871-5e51-4bb3-a056-8082fdc63f87.jpg?v=1762484095"},{"product_id":"michters-us-1-sour-mash-whiskey-gift-box-43-700ml","title":"Michter's US 1 Sour Mash Whiskey Gift Box 43% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA historic Michter’s expression once named “Whisky of the Year,” Sour Mash sits stylistically between bourbon and rye. Made with a unique mashbill and matured in new charred oak barrels, it delivers spice and warmth with smooth sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMashbill – corn, rye \u0026amp; barley blend\u003cbr\u003eCasks – new American oak\u003cbr\u003eABV – 43 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting profile\u003cbr\u003eNose: maple sugar, almond and cinnamon.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: toffee, spice and gentle oak.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: rounded and warm with subtle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349540175960,"sku":"MICHTER-S-US-1-SOUR-MASH-WHISKEY-GIFT-BOX-43--700M","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-us-1-sour-mash-whiskey-gift-box-43-700ml_54aeead6-327f-4b7b-9fcb-44fb83984fbb.jpg?v=1762484028"},{"product_id":"michters-us-1-american-whiskey-gift-box-417-700ml","title":"Michter's US 1 American Whiskey Gift Box 41.7% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from bourbon-soaked barrels that are reused rather than new, this whiskey offers a softer oak profile and rich vanilla sweetness. Smooth, approachable and lightly spiced — ideal for sipping neat or over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMashbill – corn-based\u003cbr\u003eCasks – bourbon-soaked reused American oak\u003cbr\u003eABV – 41.7 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting profile\u003cbr\u003eNose: butterscotch, vanilla and toasted oak.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: maple, honey and spice.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: silky and sweet with gentle warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349540274264,"sku":"MICHTER-S-US-1-AMERICAN-WHISKEY-GIFT-BOX-41-7--700","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-us-1-american-whiskey-gift-box-417-700ml.jpg?v=1762399159"},{"product_id":"michters-us-1-rye-whiskey-gift-box-424-700ml","title":"Michter's US 1 Rye Whiskey Gift Box 42.4% 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey crafted with high-quality American rye grain and aged in new charred white-oak barrels. Bottled at 42.4 %, it showcases the distillery’s signature spice, depth and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain – 100 % American rye\u003cbr\u003eCasks – new charred American oak\u003cbr\u003eABV – 42.4 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting profile\u003cbr\u003eNose: fresh rye spice, vanilla and citrus peel.\u003cbr\u003ePalate: caramel, pepper and oak.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: dry, spicy and lingering with subtle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349540307032,"sku":"MICHTER-S-US-1-RYE-WHISKEY-GIFT-BOX-42-4--700ML","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-us-1-rye-whiskey-gift-box-424-700ml_7a731426-ad88-472c-afe0-5d3a4c413752.jpg?v=1762483364"},{"product_id":"michters-20-year-bourbon-2025-700ml-57-1","title":"Michter’s 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon 700ml 57.1% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eOne of the few bourbons that actually earns the number on the label.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.1%\u003cbr data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Years\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eMichter’s don’t bottle to a calendar - they bottle when it’s ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eAnd once their barrels push past 17 years, they call it the “fork in the road” - the point where things either fall apart… or become something exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eThis is what happens when it goes the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe 2025 release of Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon is drawn from a tiny selection of barrels that have held their structure deep into extended ageing. Bottled at 114.2 proof, it carries both weight and precision — something not all ultra-aged bourbons manage to balance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eThere’s richness here, but not the kind that tips into over-oaked territory. Instead, it leans into layered sweetness and depth — butterscotch, honey, dark fruit and leather - all held together with a long, composed finish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eThis isn’t produced every year, and when it is, the numbers are tight - often only a few hundred bottles making it to market. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eIt sits right at the top of the Michter’s range for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eNot because of the age - but because only a handful of barrels ever make it this far \u003cem data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eand still deserve to be bottled.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017248993368,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-20-year-bourbon-2025-700ml-57-1_be953988-0824-41ae-bd75-361e5f70bbec.png?v=1776839915"},{"product_id":"michters-10-year-bourbon-2026-700ml-47-2","title":"Michter’s 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon 700ml 47.2% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eThe one that quietly does everything right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.2%\u003cbr data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Single Barrel)\u003cbr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Years (often older in barrel)\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eMichter’s don’t chase numbers — they chase flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eAnd the 10 Year is probably the clearest example of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eEvery release is built from barrels aged beyond a decade, held back until they hit the right profile. Some push well past the 10-year mark before ever seeing a bottle. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eThe 2025 release follows that same approach. Selected barrel by barrel, bottled at 94.4 proof, and released only when it meets their internal standard — not a schedule. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eWhat it delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eThis isn’t about pushing proof or chasing extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eIt’s about balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eDark toffee and caramel sit up front, backed by charred oak, maple and vanilla — classic bourbon territory, but dialled in properly. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eThere’s weight, but it doesn’t collapse into oak. Sweetness, but not syrupy. Structure, without being aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eThat’s why it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eThe 10 Year sits in a very specific place in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichter’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eAbove the core US*1 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eBelow the 20 and 25 Year releases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eAnd often the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003emost complete drinking experience of the lot\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eIt’s also one of the few allocated bourbons that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eDoesn’t rely on high proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eDoesn’t rely on hype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eAnd still delivers, year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017373544536,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-10-year-bourbon-2026-700ml-47-2.png?v=1776838715"},{"product_id":"michters-10-year-rye-2025-700ml-46-4","title":"Michter’s 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye 700ml 46.4% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eWhere rye stops shouting — and starts showing depth.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.4%\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye (Single Barrel)\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Years (often older in barrel)\u003cbr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eMichter’s approach doesn’t change — and that’s the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThey don’t bottle to schedule. They bottle when the barrel is ready. And like the rest of the 10 Year range, this rye is typically aged well beyond the number on the label before it ever sees glass. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eThe 2025 release lands at 92.8 proof — not pushed, not forced — just enough to carry the structure without overpowering what’s actually going on underneath. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eWhat it delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eThis is a Kentucky-style rye — meaning balance over aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eThere’s spice, but it’s controlled. Not the sharp, grain-forward hit you get from some ryes, but something rounder. Baking spice, orange citrus and dark toffee sit alongside oak and a steady sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eIt builds rather than spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eApple, caramel and subtle herbal notes come through, with a finish that leans into pepper, chocolate and warm spice — layered, not loud. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eThe 10 Year Rye plays a different role to the bourbon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eLess about richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eMore about structure and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eStill balanced, still composed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eIt’s also:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eSingle barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eLimited release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eAllocated globally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eAnd like everything in this tier from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichter's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — not guaranteed every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eThis isn’t a high-proof hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eIt’s a measured, mature rye that shows what the category can be when it’s handled properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017496883288,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-10-year-rye-2025-700ml-46-4.png?v=1776839634"},{"product_id":"michters-bombergers-declaration-2025-bourbon-700ml-54","title":"Michter’s Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon 700ml 54% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eHeritage on the label — but this one’s built on flavour.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54%\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Small Batch)\u003cbr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legacy Series\u003cbr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eBomberger’s isn’t about age statements or proof for the sake of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eIt’s about wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eThe 2025 release leans heavily into Michter’s approach to oak — specifically Chinquapin oak — with barrels seasoned anywhere from 18 months through to five years before being toasted and charred to spec. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eThat variation in wood treatment isn’t just technical — it’s what builds the profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eWhat it delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eThis is a bourbon with weight, but also movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eYou get layers straight away — fruit, caramel, chocolate and spice — but they don’t stack on top of each other, they move through the palate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eThere’s sweetness, but it’s balanced. Spice, but not aggressive. A bit of savoury edge sitting underneath it all that keeps it from becoming predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003edark fruit and berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003esalted caramel and roasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003echocolate and baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eAll tied together with a long, structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eBomberger’s sits in a very specific place in the Michter’s range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eLegacy Series\u003c\/strong\u003e (not core range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eReleased annually, but never identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eDriven by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eoak program, not age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eIt’s also the heavier side of that Legacy pairing — where Shenk’s leans lighter and more refined, Bomberger’s is the one with presence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eThis is not a quiet bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eIt’s layered, deliberate, and built to show what oak can actually do when it’s handled properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017500717144,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-bombergers-declaration-2025-bourbon-700ml-54.png?v=1776840091"},{"product_id":"michters-toasted-barrel-finish-rye-2025-700ml","title":"Michter’s US★1 Barrel Strength Rye 700ml ~54–56% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eNot just aged — uncut.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by barrel (~53.7–57.6%) \u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye (Single Barrel, Barrel Strength)\u003cbr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eThis is Michter’s rye in its purest form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eSingle barrel. Bottled at the strength it comes out of the cask. No dilution, no secondary finishing — just the whiskey as it developed in barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eEach release is built one barrel at a time, and no two are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eWhat it delivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eThis is rye with weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eSpice sits front and centre — but it’s backed by richness. Butterscotch, cinnamon, and toasty vanilla come through early, with caramel building underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eIt carries heat, but it’s controlled. The finish leans dry — oak-driven, with a firm spice that lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eFull, warming, and structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eThis sits at the core of what Michter’s does with rye:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eSingle barrel\u003cbr data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eBarrel strength\u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eLimited quantities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eNo finishing. No adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eJust selection, maturation, and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eThis isn’t about layering flavour after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1597\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt’s about getting the barrel right — and letting it speak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017504190552,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-toasted-barrel-finish-rye-2025-700ml_6b7b8d1c-f8c8-4fb6-90a4-21c1e16c6ca6.png?v=1776840756"},{"product_id":"michters-toasted-barrel-sour-mash-2025-700ml-43","title":"Michter’s US★1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash 700ml 43% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eNot bourbon. Not rye. That’s exactly why it works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour Mash Whiskey (Toasted Barrel Finish)\u003cbr data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThis sits outside the usual categories — and that’s where it gets interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eMichter’s Sour Mash doesn’t meet the rules for bourbon or rye. It lives somewhere in between, carrying elements of both — and that makes it a perfect candidate for toasted barrel finishing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eThe 2025 release marks only the third time this expression has been bottled, after returning from a break since 2022 — so it’s not something that shows up often. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eLike the rest of the toasted range, it starts in new charred American oak before being moved into a second barrel — toasted, not charred — built from air-dried wood to pull a completely different flavour profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eWhat it delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eThis is softer, broader, and more rounded than most of the Michter’s lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eThere’s an immediate sweetness — toffee, vanilla and honey — backed by citrus peel and milk chocolate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eAs it opens, that toasted influence comes through. Gentle smoke, spice and a warm, almost campfire-like edge that builds without ever becoming heavy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eIt doesn’t hit hard — it spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eThis isn’t about proof or age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eIt’s about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eProcess over classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eTexture over intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eBalance over extremes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eIt also sits in a unique position:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eLimited release (not annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eSmall batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eOne of the few American whiskies that genuinely blurs category lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eThis is one of those bottles that doesn’t try to dominate the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eIt just quietly shows how different whiskey can be when you stop forcing it into a box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017510580312,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-toasted-barrel-sour-mash-2025-700ml-43.png?v=1776841245"},{"product_id":"michters-shenks-homestead-2025-sour-mash-700ml-45-6","title":"Michter’s Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash 700ml 45.6% (2025 Release)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eThe quiet operator in the Legacy Series.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.6%\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour Mash Whiskey\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legacy Series\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eShenk’s doesn’t try to out-muscle anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eIt plays a different game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003ePart of Michter’s Legacy Series, this release sits outside the usual bourbon and rye categories — a sour mash whiskey built with a rye-forward profile and shaped heavily by wood influence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eFor 2025, the focus is on toasted French oak. Not charred — toasted. That choice matters. It pulls spice, fruit and sweetness in a different direction, giving the whiskey more lift and nuance rather than weight. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eWhat it delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThis is all about balance and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eYou get a soft sweetness up front — toffee, caramel and burnt sugar — layered with baking spice and dried fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eThere’s a rye edge running through it, but it’s controlled. Not sharp, not aggressive — just enough to keep things moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eAs it opens, it leans into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003ewarm spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003etoasted oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003egentle fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003ea slightly nutty, confectionary sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eIt’s not trying to dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eIt’s trying to hold together — and it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eShenk’s sits in a very specific lane:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003eNot bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eNot rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eDriven by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003emash bill + wood interaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eBuilt to explore flavour, not category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eIt’s also:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eAnnual, but always evolving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eNon-age stated (by design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eReleased in limited quantities each year \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eIf Bomberger’s is the power play — this is the detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eMore composed. More subtle. And for the right drinker, often more interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003eThis isn’t the loudest bottle in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003eIt’s the one you go back to when you actually want to understand what’s going on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017514578008,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/0243\/0552\/files\/michters-shenks-homestead-2025-sour-mash-700ml-45-6_dc645657-4f45-43a3-a5b8-f12732f7e259.png?v=1778135784"}],"url":"https:\/\/oakandorigin.com.au\/collections\/michters.oembed","provider":"Oak \u0026 Origin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}