Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey
Michter's · Michter's Distillery
Michter's toasted barrel process adds a second layer of wood influence that deepens without overpowering. The sour mash base delivers more complexity than the standard bourbon mash bill, with balanced sweetness and a dry, satisfying close. A strong argument for patience in coopering.
Nose
Rich butterscotch and toasted brown sugar open the nose, followed by ripe red apple and a thread of dark cocoa. Underneath sits a gentle earthiness and vanilla custard.
Palate
The entry is soft and buttery, evolving quickly into caramel-coated pecans and charred oak. Mid-palate brings cherry preserves and a whisper of leather alongside toasted corn sweetness.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering butterscotch, a touch of maple syrup, and gentle oak tannins that slowly fade.
- Mash Bill
- Undisclosed sour mash (corn, malted barley, rye)
- Barrel Type
- New charred oak, then finished in toasted oak barrels
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Toasted Maple Old Fashioned — 2 oz Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash · 0.25 oz maple syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over a large ice cube, garnish with an orange peel.
Food Pairing
The butterscotch and toasted nut notes in the whiskey mirror the caramelized pecans and brown butter pastry, while the whiskey's oak tannins cut through the richness of the tart's custard filling.
Michter's proprietary toasted barrel finishing program subjects aged sour mash whiskey to a second maturation in barrels with a custom-toasted interior, designed to coax out additional caramel and nut character without the aggressive tannins of heavy char.
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