Michter's US★1 Sour Mash Whiskey

Product Description

Michter's US★1 Sour Mash Whiskey: Bourbon-Like Sweetness with a Rye-Spiced Finish

Michter's US★1 Sour Mash Whiskey is a small-batch Kentucky whiskey whose grain recipe falls outside the legal definitions of both bourbon and rye. Michter’s presents it as a bridge between the two styles: it begins with rounded sweetness and finishes with firmer spice.

The term “sour mash” describes the production method, in which some previously fermented mash is used to begin the next fermentation, much like a sourdough starter. The whiskey is matured in fire-charred new American white-oak barrels and bottled at 86 proof, or 43% ABV.

Michter’s identifies cinnamon, butter, almond and pepper as the core profile. The expression also recalls the Michter’s Original Sour Mash that was especially popular during the 1970s and 1980s.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Toasted sugar, honeyed vanilla and candied cherry are joined by cinnamon, butter and roasted almond.

Palate: Sweet caramel and vanilla begin in a bourbon-like direction before warm spice, nuts and fruit add structure.

Finish: Peppery and moderately long, with cinnamon, oak and lingering honeyed sweetness.

Food Pairings

Pair with roast pork, smoked chicken, aged cheddar, toasted almonds or cherry cobbler. Its mix of sweetness and spice also works with barbecue and desserts featuring cinnamon or caramel.

Serving Suggestions

Serve neat, over one large cube or in an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour or Manhattan-style cocktail. A small splash of water can open the cherry, almond and spice notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michter's Sour Mash bourbon? No. Its grain selection does not meet the legal definition of bourbon or rye whiskey.

What does sour mash mean? A portion of previously fermented mash is used to help start a new fermentation, supporting consistency from batch to batch.

What is the proof? It is bottled at 86 proof, or 43% ABV.

What barrels are used? Michter’s matures it in fire-charred new American white-oak barrels.

What does it taste like? The official profile emphasizes cinnamon, butter, almond and a peppery finish.

How should it be served? Neat, over ice or in classic American whiskey cocktails.

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Sources of Information

• Michter's — US★1 Sour Mash Profile
• Virginia ABC — Michter's US1 Sour Mash
• Michter's — Sour Mash Production Background

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