Michter’s US1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash 2022 750mL

Details

Upon its being named Whisky Of The Year for 2019 by The Whisky Exchange, Michters US1Sour Mash Whiskey became the first whiskey made in the United States to ever achieve this honor. It is this award winning whiskey that is at the heart of our Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Whiskey. It is made by taking Michters US1Sour Mash Whiskey and then aging it for an additional period of time in a second custom made barrel. This second barrel is assembled from 18-month air-dried wood and then toasted but not charred. Several different levels of toast for the second barrel were evaluated before our production team led by Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson decided on the one that would best display the elegant nuances of this remarkable whiskey.

PRODUCTIONSmall batch. Limited quantities.

STATE OF DISTILLATIONKentucky

BOTTLING STRENGTH86 proof (43% Alcohol by Volume)

COOPERAGE:First Barrel: Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels

Second Barrel: Toasted barrel made from 18-month air-dried wood

TASTING NOTES:Toffee and buttery vanilla notes up front with fragrant honey, milk chocolate, and a hint of orange peel. Mid-palate the toasty campfire notes appear and intensify the cherry and spice notes in this elegant whiskey.