{"product_id":"michters-single-barrel-10-year-old-bourbon-2016","title":"Michter's Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle barrel. 10 years of patient aging. Named \"Best American Whiskey\" by Food \u0026amp; Wine magazine. The 2016 vintage of Michter's most celebrated expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMichter's 10 Year Single Barrel is released only when Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine that available barrels have peaked — a standard that means some years see no release at all. The 2016 vintage represents a specific cohort of barrels from that year's approval, each bottled individually. As an older vintage now out of primary distribution, the 2016 is found only through specialty retailers with legacy inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt 10 years, Michter's bourbon has developed the richness and depth that earned it Food \u0026amp; Wine's Best American Whiskey designation. Patient aging over volume — Michter's core philosophy — is evident in every aspect of the flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with warm golden highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied — toffee, dried fruit, complex oak, and a warm grain sweetness from a decade of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — caramel and spice fading into a clean close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy isn't Michter's 10 Year released every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's only releases the 10 Year when their Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine available barrels are ready. Some years produce no release.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is the 2016 vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2016 is several years out of primary retail distribution and appears only through specialty retailers with legacy stock. It is meaningfully harder to source than 2017 or later releases.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does single barrel mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bottle comes from one specific barrel, meaning slight variation between bottles from different barrels is normal and expected.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Michter's 10 Year a good investment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's aged expressions have consistently performed well as collectibles. The combination of limited production, vintage dating, and critical acclaim makes older vintages increasingly desirable as primary stock depletes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"Why isn't Michter's 10 Year released every year?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Michter's only releases the 10 Year when their Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine available barrels are ready. 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