Michter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is an exceptionally rare 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Michter’s, released in extremely limited quantities as the brand’s first and only 20 Year Bourbon release of 2016. Matured for at least two decades in fire-charred new American white oak barrels and bottled at 114.2 proof (57.1% ABV), this vintage release represents one of Michter’s most prestigious aged expressions. Individual examples from the 2016 release were produced in highly limited quantities, making surviving bottles particularly desirable among collectors of older Michter’s releases and mature Kentucky bourbon.

After 20 years of maturation, the 2016 Michter's 20 Year Bourbon offers an intensely developed profile of dark caramel, vanilla bean, dried cherry, tobacco, leather, and toasted oak. The palate brings together rich toffee, molasses, dark chocolate, cinnamon, roasted nuts, orange peel, and mature oak. Its extended aging creates substantial depth and concentration, followed by a long, warming finish of sweet oak, vanilla, dark fruit, baking spice, and refined dryness.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dark caramel, vanilla bean, dried cherry, tobacco, leather, baking spice, toasted oak

  • Palate: Toffee, molasses, dark chocolate, cinnamon, roasted nuts, orange peel, mature oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with sweet oak, vanilla, dark fruit, spice, and refined dryness

FAQS

• What is Michter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon Whiskey?

It is a limited 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released by Michter’s in 2016 from exceptionally mature Kentucky whiskey stocks.

• How old is Michter's 2016 20 Year Bourbon?

This expression carries a 20-year age statement, meaning the bourbon was matured for at least two decades before bottling.

• What proof is Michter's 2016 20 Year Bourbon?

The 2016 release was bottled at 114.2 proof, or 57.1% ABV.

• How limited was the 2016 Michter's 20 Year Bourbon?

Michter’s announced the bottling as its first and only 20 Year Bourbon release for 2016, with individual barrels and batches yielding very small numbers of bottles.

• Is Michter's 2016 20 Year Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Its 20-year age statement, vintage 2016 release, limited production, and position among Michter’s oldest premium bourbons make it highly desirable among serious American whiskey collectors.

• How should Michter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon be enjoyed?

Given its exceptional age and rarity, it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing the dark caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, chocolate, tobacco, spice, and mature oak to fully develop.