Michter's 10-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey continues the legacy of America's first whiskey variety (rye) from America's first whiskey company (Michter's, originally known as Shenk's). After a nearly three-year absence from the market, Michter's then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter's 10-Year Straight Rye in April 2014 with 92.8 proof. Deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds, and cinnamon with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus.