{"product_id":"michters-single-barrel-10-year-old-bourbon-2018","title":"Michter's Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle barrel. 10 years of patient aging. Named \"Best American Whiskey\" by Food \u0026amp; Wine magazine. The 2018 vintage of Michter's most decorated 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 2018 vintage represents a specific cohort of barrels approved that year, each bottled individually as single barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe critical acclaim for the Michter's 10 Year is consistent across vintages: Food \u0026amp; Wine named it the Best American Whiskey, a designation that reflects the distillery's philosophy of releasing only when barrels are genuinely ready rather than on a commercial calendar. The 2018 is more recent than the 2015–2017 vintages and somewhat easier to source, but equally limited in total production.\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 warm baking spice from a decade of barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and layered — toffee, dried fruit, complex oak, and a warm grain sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — caramel 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 2018 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 does the 2018 vintage compare to the 2015–2017?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2018 is more recent and slightly easier to source than earlier vintages. All reflect the same patient aging philosophy; differences between vintages are driven by specific barrel selection.\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 collector's bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — vintage-dated limited releases from critically acclaimed producers appreciate as primary stock depletes. Each year's release is a documented, unrepeatable expression.\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. Some years produce no release.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 2018 vintage compare to the 2015-2017?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2018 is more recent and slightly easier to source than earlier vintages. 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