Episode 363: Just Released! 2023 Michter’s 10 Year Rye - Worth The Increased MSRP?

[@markhalley1140]

Shared a hit of this with my wife on my birthday today. WTH?! This is amazing. Couldn’t get over the buttered popcorn smell in the empty glass after we finished it. So good.

[@BourbonJudge]

Happy birthday!

[@markhalley1140]

Thanks Judge.

[@mysterymystery5463]

Dude my exact reaction the other day. I had a pour at a bar nearby. Incredibleeee

[@johnathanford2418]

Found it today for $131. Just happened to be there when they were taking the delivery. They put it on their no limit shelf. I Walked out with 2 of the 3 bottles they had. Left one for a guy behind me that gave me puppy dog eyes when i picked them all up. Had to share the love!

[@BourbonJudge]

Sharing is caring…lol

[@terrencewalker4880]

Happy Birthday Mrs.Judge! Enjoy!

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks T

[@edlower3328]

Just picked in up 7/3/24. 2023 M10 rye. Now $230

[@zoolander221]

Happy Birthday Mrs Judge! I’m salivating watching this one, my goodness. Sláinte Judge

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Jimmy. Appreciate you

[@CigarBoss_]

Lmaooo cigar boss here. You know it’s good when the judge puts basss in his voice when he says “ oh my god”

[@BourbonJudge]

Cigar boss!!!! Salute🥃

[@calvinlaw5726]

Happy birthday Mrs.Judge and many more 🎉

[@BourbonJudge]

Much appreciated my man. Ty

[@johnnybrennan1157]

Nice shirt, NICE whiskey! Happy Birthday. Mrs. Judge.

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks my man

[@BourbonBunker]

Just picked this up for $165. It’s amazing! Love your review on this bottle. Spot on! Yes, I rewatched your review before opening it. Lol. Cheers!

[@BourbonJudge]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harrypsaros2255]

Happy birthday 🎂 mrs judge . Haven’t seen the 10 year rye but I did score a 10 year Michters bourbon in Kentucky last month cheers

[@BourbonJudge]

Harry. Cheers to you my friend. Congrats on your M10 bourbon. That bottle is straight 🔥🥃

[@robertjennings9105]

Just picked this bottle up today after having a sample. Fantastic pour for sure.

[@BourbonJudge]

It really is! Congrats!!!!

[@joedzny]

Love this one judge, Happy birthday Mrs Judge! Great bottle BTW

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Joey…👏🏾🥃

[@DougEFresh-mj1xf]

I thought it was a single barrel? Can't be a blend. Love the show, Judge!

[@bryanmacke]

I feel ya Judge on the Michters. I've been gravitating to them more and more. Even the regular small batch shelter for a regular drinker

[@bryanmacke]

after watching the whole review, now I need to find this '23 M10 Rye! Dang it!

[@BourbonJudge]

Oops my bad 🥃

[@EasyGiese]

I just one this bottle in a raffle. Waiting to try it for a special occasion! Thanks for the review.

[@BourbonJudge]

Anytime sir

[@bendavis2967]

Spot on review Judge! This is a phenomenal bottle

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Ben 👏🏾🥃

[@performanceoptimization5876]

Just grabbed one yesterday at my Costco in KY for $139

[@brianstuart4203]

Just snagged a bottle yesterday! Waiting for a special occasion to crack it!

[@BenGG85]

Nice! I’ll never try it, but that’s ok! Cheers!🎉

[@RJR2222]

I got to try a pour and it is the best I have ever had not even close for me

[@BourbonJudge]

Good stuff

[@BourbonBunker]

Happy birthday Mrs. Judge! I was lucky to grab the Michters 10 year. Hoping I will be able to get this 10 year Rye too! The bourbon had a msrp of 185 and I got it on sale for 153! LOL Cheers Judge!

[@BourbonJudge]

Niceee John.. and ty for the bday shout out

[@terrencewalker4880]

I’m add it to my hunt list

[@GoneFishin5]

This is my number one unicorn and I haven’t been able to find one at a decent price. Hoping one day I can pick one up.

[@The.Whiskey.Thief_]

The 10 Rye and bourbon are so good this year!

[@dennisr5475]

If I find it I might be tempted to spend the $ on it Judge. Happy Birthday to Mrs. judge! Hope you both enjoyed a wonderful celebration together 🙏🏻

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Dennis.. appreciate that

[@anthonyweaver8024]

I need the m10 bourbon.

[@philb6409]

Whoa!😄Cheers!

[@chargerguy74]

Just picked one up yesterday. Was surprised to see how far off center the label was lol. Yours looks similar and off to the right as well. Thought mine might’ve been a one off.

[@jreezy70]

Which you like more, this or the barrel strength toasted barrel from this year?

[@BourbonJudge]

Toasted CS Rye hands down

[@kevingaray1313]

I magically found this in the wild 😂 right place right time at $150! Waiting for a special occasion to pop it.

[@BourbonJudge]

Congrats

[@ryanstevens598]

Just picked up a bottle from my local buddy at liquor store. $150.00

[@davevogelsang6791]

Happy B Day Mrs Judge! My liquor store guy is letting me pick 1 of the following 3 bottles at MSRP: Russell’s Reserve 13, Jack Daniel’s 12 or Michter’s 10 Year. I am going for the elusive RR13, because I have a JD 10 and not much of a rye guy. 🥃

[@BourbonJudge]

Thanks Dave!! Smart grab.

[@henrycervantezzz5566]

Hey judge just a note, this is a single barrel so it can't have older whisky blended in. It's either over 10 years or it isn't lol. I read an interview with Andrea abd she pretty much confirmed all the barrels are over 10 years.

[@graveshotx]

Aren't Michter's 10 years all single barrels? Sound like you struck a honey barrel. Do you mind sharing what the barrel number is on that one?

[@BourbonJudge]

Absolutely Anthony- email me. I have to go look it up

[@thewhiskeysgt]

What’s the number?

[@Canadian_Chris]

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Judge. If you occasionally want a quiet household, you gotta buy the Judge some Michter's 10 year rye. Think of it as an investment for your sanity. I hope he spoils the heck out of you. I am gonna have to find a bar that carries the Michter's 10 year rye. If I buy a $200 bottle, Mrs Canadian_Chris will turn me into Canadian_Christine.

[@BourbonJudge]

Lol chris too funny

[@mikemiller30]

Judge, which 2023 release do you like better, Michter’s 10 year rye or 10 year bourbon?

[@BourbonJudge]

Bourbon for sure

[@TheDonnaCrosby]

Just scored the 2024 for 171.99 plus tax

[@BourbonJudge]

Congrats

[@Scott-co4dq]

Michter's excels in bringing in fantastic flavor at it's proof. Even at msrp it is worth the cost. I would pay the msrp for the 2023 and have been fortunate to get several of the 2022 at msrp.

[@BourbonJudge]

Absolutely

[@blakenaylor1983]

Man , I’m a big fan of Michter’s. I might have to meet my “absolute limit” of $200 for this one ! Cheers !

[@BourbonJudge]

Lol what we do for whiskey. $$

[@brooksreed9609]

Of the hundreds of bottles I have Michters rye either the 10 yr or the barrel proof is one I consistently grab for, maybe b/c I know they are not one offs and crushing a bottle won’t hurt my soul haha

[@BourbonJudge]

Absolutely

[@OutsideTheStar]

I commented on another video yesterday about passing up on the Michters Rye 10 and choosing the Russell’s 13. What’s are your thoughts on my choice? Im getting the Russell’s 13 for 120.

[@BourbonJudge]

For $120 yeah Russells 13

[@OutsideTheStar]

@@BourbonJudge I actually got it for 113 with a 10% discount. Yes

[@BourbonJudge]

@@OutsideTheStar wow!!

[@Rock-dz4zn]

Willing to pay msrp. The store i saw it had marked it up to $500. Disappointing to say the least

[@jasonc.5718]

Passed on this for $300. I won't pay that kind of $ for something that isn't barrel proof.

[@BourbonJudge]

I feel u

[@leeknowlton7303]

It's getting to the point where everybody is going to need their own channel to write their whiskey purchases off for taxes.

[@BourbonJudge]

Lol

[@jamesstreet1144]

This was $200 in my area last year so of it shows up here this year they will probably want $250. Sounds really great though

[@BourbonJudge]

Wow

[@GH-oe1qy]

I love the depth that these bring, but I feel like I'm beating a dead horse when I say "its not worth" $200 for me, especially when it was more easily located for $120 only a two years ago. I don't think you meant to insinuate this is not a single barrel when you said, "there is probably some older whiskey in here"... All of these are a single barrel of one age and not to be confused for a blend. I remember the rumor that some of the barrels selected were 14 years old in the 2021 releases, but it is sad they don't release that info as it may help people like me justify an ever increasing cost. I find myself passing on more releases that I used to pick up and maybe that helps spread the wealth around more.

[@BourbonJudge]

I hear ya GH. Yeah the $$ is crazy.

[@vladtepes9614]

No doubt Michter's crafts a good product across the board. Their normal straight rye has plenty of flavor even at a mere 86 proof.

[@BourbonJudge]

Indeed Vlad

[@yelworb]

I loved it so much, I bought a bottle at the distillery for $200 a few weeks ago, only to lose it when United Airlines lost my wife's luggage a few days later. What really sucks it $400 to replace it here in Northern California

[@BourbonJudge]

Ughhh damn….

[@kitdonovan7727]

200$?? FFFFFFFFF THAT

[@BourbonJudge]

Lmao

[@solsun75]

Too much $ for the proof. I have no doubt it’s good, but I can’t justify that kind of money for 10 yr 92 proof.

[@100puremustard5]

$200 msrp? I guess I shouldn't feel bad having paid $160. And to think I almost gave it back to the guy at the store that set it aside for me 😂 It's just the last M10 I paid $135 in 2021, so yes prices keep going up 😢 Great review Judge!

[@BourbonJudge]

Cheers

[@markmaioli4]

$200? Get real, ain't happening 😂

[@JuddFudgeman]

Msrp for Michter’s 10 rye is $135 MSRP. I just bought it a week ago at a Kroger. You got ripped off

[@BourbonJudge]

Every state prices will vary