Sour Mash

Unlike many respected whiskey producers who create small batch whiskeys from hundreds or thousands of barrels, Michters limits its small batch size to twenty full barrels. This intentional choice ensures that Michters does not have the option to blend out any sub-par barrels, as their equipment is specifically designed to accommodate a maximum of twenty barrels.

While the Sour Mash moniker originated from the whiskey production process of the same name whereby some previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new mash to be fermented, much like making sourdough bread with its unique grain selection, it cannot be categorised as a rye or a bourbon.

Upon its being named Whisky Of The Year for 2019 by the Whisky Exchange, Michters US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey became the first whiskey made in the United States to ever achieve this honour. The US*1 expressions, so named to honour Michters heritage harkening back to Americas first whiskey company, consist of some of the finest single barrel and truly small batch whiskeys available.

Distilled to Master Distiller Dan McKees exacting specifications, no US*1 whiskey is ever released until Dan and the Michters tasting panel deems it ready. Michters US*1 Sour Mash has warm toasted burnt sugar notes with spice, sweet, smoky fruit, candied cherries, and honeyed vanilla. Starts out like a bourbon, finishes like a rye.

Bottle Size: 750ml Alc: 43%