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Michter’s Unveils Bomberger’s PFG Kentucky Straight Bourbon for 2025 – Press Release
Press Release
Michter’s Adds to Its Legacy Series With First Release of Bomberger’s PFG Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Precision Fine Grain Oak Barrels
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – The year 2025 marks the first release of Michter’s Bomberger’s PFG (Precision Fine Grain) Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
“Over the years, our flagship Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon has always had a rich, bold nature that I love. This new Bomberger’s PFG release continues our efforts to further experiment with Bomberger’s and push the boundaries of American whiskey. It’s a wonderful expression with great texture and a remarkable spectrum of rich, full flavors resulting from our team’s thoughtful exploration of wood science under very specific conditions,” commented Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee.
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Innovative Dual-Barrel Aging Process
Bomberger’s PFG is made by first aging Kentucky Straight Bourbon in a new toasted and charred American oak barrel. After full maturation, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon is removed from the first barrel and placed in a second new, custom, proprietary toasted and charred French fine grain oak barrel of the most exacting specifications.
These barrels are toasted at a tightly defined temperature range for a precise period of time before they receive a select charring. The whiskey is matured in these second barrels before being dumped into small batches that undergo Michter’s signature filtration prior to bottling at 100.2 proof (50.1% ABV).
Exceptional Barrel Selection and Wood Origins
The Bomberger’s PFG finishing barrel is a blend of wood from various origins, including the revered Tronçais, Allier, Nevers, and Vosges forests. It is constructed from wood that has been naturally air dried outdoors for a minimum of 40 months in France near the Charente River, which has a unique seasoning environment influenced by humidity, microflora creation, climate, wind direction, and elevation.
After this seasoning, the staves are hand-selected to construct the Bomberger’s PFG finishing barrels.
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
The focus is to be precise at every step of the Bomberger’s PFG production process. Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson remarked,
“The result is a medley of engaging aromas from confectionary to floral, a palate of beautifully integrated fruits and herbaceous notes with a full body and a luxurious, creamy texture that lingers with soft spice and chocolate.”
Pricing and Availability
The suggested retail price in the U.S. for a 750ml bottle of Michter’s Bomberger’s PFG Bourbon is $140.
Honoring a Rich Legacy
With its Shenk’s and Bomberger’s Legacy release whiskeys, Kentucky Michter’s honors the heritage of the Pennsylvania distillery founded as Shenk’s in 1753 and renamed Bomberger’s in the 1800s before becoming known as Michter’s in the 20th century.
For more information about Michter’s, please visit michters.com.
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