Spirits Over $10,000

This stunning Michter's Sour Mash Celebration Whiskey is a blend of six rye and bourbon barrels, ranging in ages from over 10 years old up to 33 years old, meaning this beauty exhibits some of the oldest American whiskey ever bottled! Unveiled in 2016 as the second release in the Michter's Celebration Whiskey series - the first and third were released in 2013 and 2019, respectively. The release was the swan song of Michter's Master Distiller, Willie Pratt before he was replaced by Pamela Heilmann as the first female since Prohibition to serve as master distiller at a Kentucky Distillers' Association distillery.

THIS EXCEPTIONALLY AGED KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY adds a new chapter to the partnership between The Last Drop and Buffalo Trace Distillery. A unique — and uniquely delicious — whiskey created by a distinguished duo of experts, from the marriage of three carefully selected barrels, this bourbon represents time-honoured craftsmanship at its best.

Master Blender Drew Mayville and Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley selected and married together three of the oldest barrels lying at Buffalo Trace Distillery — distilled in 1995, 1996, and 1997 — to create a whiskey that retains a delightful vibrancy while showcasing the depth and character that come from decades of careful ageing. Layers of complexity reveal themselves in the tasting, with notes of vanilla, oak tannins, rich caramel, and leather all harmoniously interwoven in a spirit that pushes the boundaries of bourbon beyond all expectations.

Release Size : 508 Bottles (worldwide)

Format: Individually numbered bottles (700ml + 50ml miniature) presented in our ravishing new packaging.

ABV : 60.9% (121.8º Proof)

Barrel yield - 86

Age - 15 years and 10 months

In one of the most incredible modern day bourbon projects - The Bourbon Concierge represented by President Craig Limon was an integral piece of a group of industry professionals and high end consumers who won an auction donated by Buffalo Trace and the Van Winkle family in order raise funds for the devastation caused by the California wild fires. The auction generated almost a million dollars and was intended to be for the first ever hand selected single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year. This is not the first single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year, however it is as advertised by Buffalo Trace, the first actual selection of a single barrel.

Barrel yield - 48

Age - 15 years and 9 months

In one of the most incredible modern day bourbon projects - The Bourbon Concierge represented by President Craig Limon was an integral piece of a group of industry professionals and high end consumers who won an auction donated by Buffalo Trace and the Van Winkle family in order raise funds for the devastation caused by the California wild fires. The auction generated almost a million dollars and was intended to be for the first ever hand selected single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year. This is not the first single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year, however it is as advertised by Buffalo Trace, the first actual selection of a single barrel.

Willett Family Estate "Go Justify" 27 Year Boubon

Barrel No.: 3601

Proof: 104.8 Proof

Karuizawa 'Emerald Geisha' 35 Year Old Single Cask Malt Whisky (118.2pf)

Tasting Notes

Nose
Caramel wafers in a cloud of incense – savoury, perfumed and sweet perfectly balanced. Sultanas follow, with oaky spice: nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and freshly sawn damp oak. Autumnal flavours of leaves and fragrant forests build, with a side order of sweet and spicy vanilla, and sweet butter. A drop of water dampens the incense and brings out subtle tropical fruit: pineapple and mango.

Palate
Spiced butter leads, with cinnamon and anise heat rolling in behind alongside sticky vanilla and caramel. Sharp apple bursts through but is tempered by bitter char and toffee sweetness. Savoury turmeric notes and incense build through the sweetness. Water tones down the buttery hit at the front of the palate, and reveals layers of spice and fruit: banana, menthol and ripe apples.

Finish
Soft apple fades to char and sweet woody spice. Earthy rancio lingers long at the back of the palate, slowly sweetening.