{"product_id":"michters-20-year-2016-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Michter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003e20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from Michter’s, released in extremely limited quantities as the brand’s \u003cstrong\u003efirst and only 20 Year Bourbon release of 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e. Matured for at least two decades in fire-charred new American white oak barrels and bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e114.2 proof (57.1% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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 \u003cstrong\u003elong, warming finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of sweet oak, vanilla, dark fruit, baking spice, and refined dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, vanilla bean, dried cherry, tobacco, leather, baking spice, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, molasses, dark chocolate, cinnamon, roasted nuts, orange peel, mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with sweet oak, vanilla, dark fruit, spice, and refined dryness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Michter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a limited \u003cstrong\u003e20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e released by Michter’s in 2016 from exceptionally mature Kentucky whiskey stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How old is Michter's 2016 20 Year Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expression carries a \u003cstrong\u003e20-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the bourbon was matured for at least two decades before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Michter's 2016 20 Year Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 release was bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e114.2 proof, or 57.1% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How limited was the 2016 Michter's 20 Year Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichter’s announced the bottling as its \u003cstrong\u003efirst and only 20 Year Bourbon release for 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, with individual barrels and batches yielding very small numbers of bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Michter's 2016 20 Year Bourbon collectible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003e20-year age statement, vintage 2016 release, limited production, and position among Michter’s oldest premium bourbons\u003c\/strong\u003e make it highly desirable among serious American whiskey collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How should Michter's 20 Year 2016 Bourbon be enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its exceptional age and rarity, it is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the dark caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, chocolate, tobacco, spice, and mature oak to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588600819815,"sku":null,"price":6999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Michter_s_20_Year_2022_Bourbon_Whiskey_750mL.webp?v=1788935258","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/michters-20-year-2016-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}