Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey is a small-batch Kentucky American whiskey bottled at 43% ABV. Its distinctive grain selection means it is not classified as either bourbon or rye, while its flavour profile bridges sweet bourbon-like richness with a spicier rye-like close. This 700ml expression is matured in fire-charred new American white oak barrels.
Distilled and bottled in Kentucky, Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey is made using the sour mash process, in which some previously fermented mash starts the new fermentation. Michter’s describes a unique grain selection that prevents classification as bourbon or rye. The whiskey is produced in small batches and matured in fire-charred, new American white oak barrels before bottling at 86 proof.
Bright amber in colour, this whiskey opens with cinnamon, vanilla, dried fruit and nut aromas. The palate is full-bodied, balancing restrained sweetness with wood and pepper spice. Official tasting notes also point to toasted burnt sugar, sweet smoky fruit, candied cherry and honeyed vanilla, while the finish is lingering, dry and rye-like in character.
Serve Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey neat to explore its layered spice and sweetness, or add a little water or ice to soften the 43% ABV presentation. Its bourbon-to-rye character also makes it a considered choice for a classic whiskey cocktail.
Product Highlights
- Small-batch Kentucky American whiskey.
- Unique grain selection; neither bourbon nor rye.
- Matured in fire-charred new American white oak barrels.
- Bottled at 43% ABV.
Product Information
- Brand: Michter’s
- Type: Whisky
- Country: United States
- Region: Kentucky
- Age: No Age Statement
- Alcohol: 43%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey?
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey combines a unique non-bourbon, non-rye grain profile with new charred American oak maturation, creating a sweet-and-spiced Kentucky whiskey style.
Who is Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey best for?
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey suits drinkers looking for an approachable American whiskey that moves from sweet vanilla and fruit notes towards peppery rye-like spice.
What is Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey?
Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey is a Kentucky-made, small-batch American whiskey from Michter’s. It uses a sour mash fermentation method and a grain recipe that does not meet the legal definition of bourbon or rye. Matured in new fire-charred American white oak, it combines sweet, smoky fruit and vanilla-led notes with peppery spice.
What does Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey taste like?
Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey offers cinnamon, vanilla, dried fruit and nut aromas, A full-bodied palate balances restrained sweetness with woody pepper spice, and A lingering finish carries dry spice and a rye-like character.
How should Michter’s Us*1 Sour Mash Whiskey be served?
Serve neat, with a little water, or over ice; it can also be used in a classic whiskey cocktail.
