Michter's Sour Mash Bourbon (750Ml)

Description

Michter's US*1 Sour Mash is a small-batch Kentucky whiskey with a story behind it. Michter's Original Sour Mash was the distillery's best seller in the 1970s and 1980s. It was discontinued in 1989. In 2012 it returned as part of the US*1 line.

The grain selection is unusual. It is neither a rye nor a bourbon, so it carries the sour mash whiskey name. That name comes from the method. Some previously fermented mash starts each new batch, much like a sourdough starter. The whiskey then ages in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels. It is bottled at 86 proof.

Michter's describes warm, toasted burnt sugar notes with spice. Then come sweet, smoky fruit, candied cherries and honeyed vanilla. The brand sums it up neatly: it starts out like a bourbon and finishes like a rye. You can expect that drier rye spice on the way out.

In 2019, The Whisky Exchange named it Whisky of the Year. It was the first whiskey made in the United States to earn that honor. Master Distiller Dan McKee and a tasting panel approve every US*1 release.

Sip it neat or over a large ice cube to catch the cherry and vanilla. It also makes a lovely Old Fashioned, Manhattan or Whiskey Sour. For food, pair it with grilled meats, smoky barbecue or a bit of dark chocolate.

If you are building a whiskey collection, this bottle fills the gap between bourbon and rye. It is also a smart way to start exploring the wider Michter's range.

Product Details

• UPC: 039383009072
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43%
• Origin / Country: United States / Kentucky
• Type: Sour Mash Whiskey (American Whiskey)
• Brand: Michter's
• Cask Type: Fire-charred new American white oak barrels
• Production: Small batch, sour mash process
• Awards: Whisky of the Year 2019, The Whisky Exchange
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled meats, smoked barbecue, dark chocolate
• Mixing Suggestion: Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour
• Taste Profile: Sweet smoky fruit, candied cherries, honeyed vanilla
• Aroma & Bouquet: Warm toasted burnt sugar, spice
• Smooth & Finish: Finishes with rye-like spice