About
Michter’s Distillery honors a historical legacy tracing back to America’s first whiskey company founded in 1753, producing the finest American whiskeys where science meets art. They offer US*1 expressions including American Whiskey, Kentucky Straight Rye, Sour Mash Whiskey, and Kentucky Straight Bourbon, emphasizing small batch and single barrel selections. The distillery operates multiple facilities including Fort Nelson Distillery, Shively Distillery, and Springfield Farm.
US*1 whiskeys
Heritage from 1753
Small batch and single barrel whiskeys
Six production techniques
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What They Make
US*1 American Whiskey
Honors Michter’s heritage harkening back to America's first whiskey company
US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
One of the finest single barrel and small batch whiskeys
US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey
Part of US*1 expressions
US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Part of US*1 expressions
Awards
Double Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022
2022
Best American Whiskey, World Whiskies Awards 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Private Event
August 19th after 3:00pm
Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery closed after 3:00pm
Latest News
2025 World's Most Admired Whiskey; Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery closed August 19th after 3:00pm for private event