Distilled and bottled in Kentucky.
Details
700ml: 86 Proof, 43%alc
Region: Louisville, Kentucky. USA
Bottler: Michter’s Distillery
Cask Type: New American White Oak.
Release Date: 2020
Description
During the 1970s and 1980s, Michter’s Original Sour Mash was the distillery’s single most popular product. 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 – Michter’s Sour Mash earned distinction for its taste, combined with its unique grain selection. In fact, it can’t really be categorised as a rye or a bourbon.
After disappearing from the market in 1989, this old-school favourite made a triumphant return in 2012 as part of Michter’s entry level US*1 range.
The US*1 expressions, so named to honour Michter’s heritage harkening back to America’s first whiskey company. Using fire-charred, new American oak barrels, it’s distilled to Master Distiller Dan McKee’s exacting specifications, no US*1 whiskey is ever released until Dan and the Michter’s tasting panel deems it ready.
Recent Awards
Whisky of the Year – 2019 (The Whiskey Exchange)
Official Tasting notes
Warm toasted burnt sugar notes with spice, sweet, smokey fruit, candied cherries and honeyed vanilla, remarkably elegant. Starts out like a bourbon, finishes like a rye.
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