Michter's To Release US*1 Barrel Strength Rye USA - English Share this article Share this article LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time since April 2019, the Louisville based distiller will be releasing its Michter's Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey on a national and international basis this March. Michter's President Joseph J. Magliocco commented, "Our team has been turning out some wonderful Kentucky style ryes over the years, and this 2021 release continues that trend." Master Distiller Dan McKee observed, "I was really happy when we tasted these barrels. This release has so much of what I look for in a rye."