Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon will begin shipping to bars, restaurants, and stores will begin Dec, 1.

This release comes three months after Michter’s was named The World’s Most Admired Whiskey for an unprecedented third time. In August, Drinks International published the 2025 list of the World’s Most Admired Whiskies. The rankings are determined by an international academy consisting of 100 independent global drinks buyers, journalists, bartenders and whisky experts, and it includes legendary distillers from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, and beyond.

What They're Saying: “By law bourbon must be aged in a brand new barrel, which imparts flavor, color and oak character more quickly than a used barrel. To age a whiskey that will taste wonderful after two decades in a first-use barrel is an extremely difficult endeavor that requires a skillful balance of art and science. I believe that people will appreciate the thoughtful and conscientious work of our production team when they taste this exceptional whiskey,” commented Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco.

How It's Made: Barrel management and precisely controlled warehouse conditions are critical to the quality of aged whiskey. Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson oversees both of these important areas for Michter’s. Wilson observed, “Details matter when it comes to aging bourbon gracefully. Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon is an exemplary representation of how oak can be used to deepen vanilla, toffee, chocolate, spice, fruit, and confectionery notes that enhance complexity in bourbon.”

The proof of this 2025 release is 114.2 (57.1% ABV), and the suggested U.S. retail price is $1,200 for a 750ml bottle.