{"product_id":"michters-single-barrel-10-year-old-bourbon-2017","title":"Michter's Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle barrel. 10 years of patient aging. Named \"Best American Whiskey\" by Food \u0026amp; Wine magazine. The 2017 vintage of Michter's most decorated expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMichter's 10 Year Single Barrel is not a regular ongoing release — it is produced only when Master Distiller and Master of Maturation determine that available barrels have reached the ideal state. Some years produce no release at all. The 2017 vintage is a specific selection of barrels from that year's approval, bottled individually as single barrels, meaning no two bottles from different barrels are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMichter's is based in Louisville and sources and matures its whiskey with an emphasis on patience over volume — a philosophy that led Food \u0026amp; Wine to name the 10 Year the Best American Whiskey. At a decade of age, the bourbon has developed a richness and depth that places it in a different conversation from most American whiskey at the same price point.\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 Deep caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a warm grain sweetness that signals the patient aging process.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and layered — toffee, baking spice, dried fruit, and a complex oak integration from 10 years of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — caramel, vanilla, and spice fading into a clean, satisfying 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 2017 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 that available barrels are ready. This gatekeeping means some years produce no release. The 2017 represents a specific cohort of barrels that met that standard.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does single barrel mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bottle comes from one specific barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. Single barrel bourbons vary slightly bottle to bottle, with each expressing the particular characteristics of that individual cask.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Michter's 10 Year compare to the 20 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 20 Year is one of the rarest and most expensive American bourbons produced — released in very small quantities when exceptional barrels reach that age. The 10 Year is the more accessible entry into Michter's aged lineup, though still significantly limited in production.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2017 vintage still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities through specialty retailers with legacy stock. Michter's 10 Year vintages are not restocked once sold out.\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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