Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon is a Kentucky straight bourbon, and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. We chose it for its quietly luxurious character: a soft, rounded, beautifully made bourbon that rewards slow sipping and sits gracefully alongside a candlelit Mediterranean dinner.
About the Distillery
Michter’s carries a storied American whiskey name, revived as a modern Kentucky house and now distilling in Louisville. The brand is known for an uncompromising, detail-driven approach — a commitment to quality over volume that shows in every step, from grain selection to barrel aging. The US*1 line represents its core, single-barrel and small-batch expressions, each released in genuinely small quantities.
Style & Mash Bill
This is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon. Michter’s does not publicly disclose the exact mash bill, though it is a traditional bourbon recipe led by American corn with rye and malted barley as the secondary grains, placing it among balanced, corn-forward bourbons rather than aggressively high-rye styles. A hallmark of the house is its low barrel-entry proof, which many enthusiasts credit for the bourbon’s notably smooth, mellow texture. (Exact mash bill percentages are undisclosed by the producer.)
Tasting Notes
Expect a gentle, inviting nose of vanilla, caramel and stone fruit with a whisper of baking spice. The palate is soft and rounded, layering butterscotch, ripe orchard fruit and toasted oak, with a mellow, lingering finish. It is an elegant, polished bourbon — one made for contemplative sipping.
What to Pair It With
Michter’s smooth richness flatters our heartier and sweeter plates alike. Pour it with our American Wagyu Steaks, where its caramel depth meets the marbled beef, or close the evening with our Flourless Chocolate Cake, whose dark cocoa mirrors the bourbon’s toasty notes. It is also lovely with the Charcuterie Board. Explore the full dine-in menu to complete your meal.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Michter’s US*1 Small Batch Bourbon is poured at $13, served neat or on the rocks.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Michter’s, which distills in Louisville, Kentucky.
What does it taste like?
It offers vanilla, caramel and stone fruit on the nose, then a soft, rounded palate of butterscotch and ripe fruit with a mellow, lingering finish.
Is it a high-rye or wheated bourbon?
It is neither; it is a traditional corn-forward bourbon made with rye and malted barley, though Michter’s does not publicly disclose the exact mash bill.
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