Bomberger's Declaration
Distillery: Michter's Distillery
108 proof
Bomberger's Declaration is a limited small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey produced by Michter's Distillery, paying homage to the historic Bomberger's Distillery established in 1753 in Pennsylvania. This expression revives the legacy using Michter's modern facilities in Kentucky, where it is distilled from a wheated mash bill consisting primarily of corn, wheat, and malted barley. Aged in new charred American oak barrels, the bourbon undergoes a meticulous selection process to highlight exceptional flavor profiles. Bottled at 108 proof without chill filtration in some releases, it offers a robust and uncompromised taste. The 2022 batch #2SF195 exemplifies the distillery's dedication to craftsmanship, with each bottle individually numbered. Known for its depth and balance, it captures the essence of pre-Prohibition American whiskey traditions while adhering to strict Kentucky bourbon standards.
Tasting notes
Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, orchard fruits, toasted oak
Palate: Rich toffee, dark chocolate, wheat softness, subtle spice
Finish: Long, warm, with lingering oak and dried fruit
2025 release
Reviews
Solid above-average Michter's annual release with strong oak/fruit balance. Worth it at MSRP if you find it; allocated and often secondary markup. Buy if available under $150.
Nose: vanilla, brown sugar, dark fruit/cherry, oak, tobacco. Palate: custard, toffee, mixed berries, baking spices, oak. Finish: toasted sugars, vanilla, oak spice, medium creamy. Cohesive, full, oaky modern bourbon profile.
Review rating: 7.7 / 10
Almost excellent, touch too dry
Good but not great for value
Fan of the cherry/spice profile
Oak-forward but balanced, buy if you like rich oaky bourbons
Quintessential bourbon profile, worth MSRP for oaky fans
Instant buy at/near MSRP, sleeper hit
On AmitG's Instadram shelf (@amit).
