Renowned for Rye Americas first whiskey since our founding in 1753 we take production of every barrel of Michters Rye very seriously. Our US*1 Rye is made from select American rye grain that is sheared to enable the saturation of more flavor during fermentation. It is then aged in a heated warehouse. read more...This premium rye has hints of light spice black pepper marmalade and plum spicy grain and light caramel.