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Michter's US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey

Michter's US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey

(0.75l, 43.0%)


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$47.99
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I spy Bourbon or Rye, something beginning with “S”
 
That’s right, neither. We’re talking about Sour Mash Whiskey. Michter’s to be exact. Established in 1753 by John Shenk in Pennsylvania’s Blue Mountain Valley, they’re one of the oldest active distilleries in the United States. Teaming up with Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco in the 1990s, Richard “Dick” Newman resurrected the brand in Louisville, KY, where Michter’s have been bottling their exquisite Whiskeys, Bourbons and Ryes ever since.
 
Michter’s Original Sour Mash was their most popular product during the 1970s and 80s, and now it’s back with a vengeance. Joining their US*1 line in 2012, this Whiskey stays true to the profile and palate of its predecessor. Michter’s dubbed its champion after the Spirit’s production process, in which previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new batch. Like making sourdough bread, except better. Because it’s Whiskey.

Although its unique grain selection prevents it from being categorized as Bourbon or Rye, it doesn’t stop Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash from starting off like the former and finishing like the latter. It’s Michter’s way of masterfully pushing their mash bill envelope right to the edge of the Rye realm, without tipping over. Great to sip on its own, Sour Mash Whiskey is also perfect for a Bourbon based cocktail or a BBQ sauce ingredient to pour over your chicken on a hot summer’s day.

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caramel
vanilla sweetness
floral
spicy
fruit
sweet
honey
smoky
oak
What does Michter's US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey taste like?

The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Michter's US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.

We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Tennessee Whiskey closely parallels Bourbon, but final filtering through sugar-maple charcoal (called the Lincoln County Process) is what some producers say differentiates them. Tennessee Whiskey’s finish is sweeter and smoother than Bourbon.

Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Caramel
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Stone fruit, spice notes, with a touch of floral and a light oak.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
An ascension from sweet, smoky fruits, gliding towards flavors of caramel and honeyed vanilla. 
 
Finish
A hotter Rye-like finish with lingering fruit and floral notes of the start.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Michter's US*1 Sour Mash Whiskey
Jeff
Jeff,
Great as a mixer, if drinking straight, would gave it with an ice cube
 
MARSHALL
MARSHALL,
Sweet and easy drinking. Fruit, vanilla.
 
Kevin
Kevin,
Great every day whiskey; will always have a bottle on my bar. Starts sweet with caramel and vanilla and finishes with spice and honey...starts like bourbon, finishes like rye.
 
Brian
Brian,
Very solid pour. Really like the rye a little better, but this is a good one to keep in the stash. Very smooth
 
Jack
Jack,
Very tasty and flavorful. Spicy and then smooth.
 
Will
Will,
👍🏻
 
Rob
Rob,
Sweet and flavorful is all I can remember. I really liked it.
 
Jerry
Jerry,
if you like Rye then you NEED this one! Heat up front and Carmel and smooth on the back end.
 
Dwight
Dwight,
Dangerously good, very smooth, even the wife can't help herself.
 
Jordan
Jordan,
Dry finish, sweet and spicy.
 
Dusty
Dusty,
Ok flavor, good going down and on the pallet, but for me not an everyday type of drink. Better ones out there, yet for the price, not that bad.
 
Hunter
Hunter,
Michter's is an inescapable name for those getting in American whiskey, but is a regular disappointment for me. The price, hype, and promise get me excited every time I get a product, but the flat flavor and one or two note profiles leave much room for improvement. There are far better alternatives for less.
 
Matthew
Matthew,
I’m not a huge lover of sour mash whiskey but dammit was this one delicious.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
The spice hits up front, with a sour back. Overall, I was getting a mix of oak of floral, and did not taste much caramel or vanilla.
 
Mark
Mark,
Not bad, delicious in the tried and true whiskey and coke.
 
Robert
Robert,
Smooth, smoky, sweet
 
todd
todd,
My fav
 
Robert
Robert,
I really enjoyed this smooth, mid priced whiskey
 
Tanner
Tanner,
My go to mid tier sipper
 
Kyle
Kyle,
Was very good, but I have found others on here that were more to my liking
 
Ken
Ken,
Subtle but tasty and refreshingly tart. Smooth on the throat. One of the better whiskeys for your dollar available. Highly recommended.
 
Orlando
Orlando,
Vanilla nose, carmel tastes, very sweet medium finish. Good on the rocks to make it a little less sweet.
 
John
John,
Great sipping whiskey. Carmel and honey notes on the front end with just the right amount of bite on the finish.
 
Orlando
Orlando,
Sweet, no bite goes down smooth. Really good
 
Michael
Michael,
Very smooth and easy drinking. This one never lasts long on my shelf!
 
Daniel
Daniel,
One of seven bottles currently open on my bar. Translation: one of my favorites
 
Ron
Ron,
This needs some water to be great! Not a lot just be aware when you are drinking it
 
Ajay
Ajay,
Damn smooth. Great taste. An excellent whiskey for sipping or premium cocktails. Less bite than Michters Bourbon.
 
Dean
Dean,
Now one of my go to whiskeys. Very smooth, mellow taste.
 
Kelvin
Kelvin,
This is truly become my favorite whiskey and I only drink Crown Royal but not anymore
 
scott
scott,
It's fine on my taste buds,,,I bought several bottles. Smooth but rich, no bite.
 
Kyle
Kyle,
Nice easy sipping whiskey at a low proof point. Short finish and very light.
 
Daniel
Daniel,
This is a fantastic sipping whiskey, whether straight or on the rocks! A lovely warming sensation from start to finish, beginning with some sweet, good dose of spices, and a hint of apple. Finishes warm with a creamy smoothness. By far my favorite to date!
 
James
James,
Smooth, great sour mash
 
Seth
Seth,
Had this at a Michter's tasting and it was one of my least favorites.
 
Bennett
Bennett,
Solid bourbon. Toasty with just the right touch of sweetness. Excellent neat or in a Manhattan.
 
Louis
Louis,
Super easy drinking. Wasn’t expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. Michters never fails.
 
Kelvin
Kelvin,
Great taste looking forward to enjoying this bottle
 
Ross
Ross,
nice taste ,smooth
 
Paulo
Paulo,
Really smooth and great tasting.
 
Greg
Greg,
If you can find this, get it! So good!
 
Samantha
Samantha,
Excellent first bottle to try
 
Erik
Erik,
Hard to track down but absolutely delicious.
 
Jeff
Jeff,
Starts smooth but has a moldy finish. Must be the sour mash but not my favorite.
 
Kendal
Kendal,
Super smooth and tasty. I barely felt any spice. I drink this neat every time. A daily driver for me.
 
George
George,
Remarkably smooth with a phenomal spice profile on the long finish
 
Josh
Josh,
Michter's is an excellent brand. Really enjoy this one.
 
Matt
Matt,
Smooth and flavorful. Good with a splash of water.
 
Robert
Robert,
Very smooth, made a great Manhattan!
 
Kenneth
Kenneth,
Very smooth with a ton of flavors. This is my first sour mash and I was very impressed.
 
Austin
Austin,
Extremely smooth finish, great sipping bourbon
 
Adam
Adam,
Quite enjoyable. I absolutely get an abundance of flavors with this one
 
guest
guest,
Just delicious! One of my favorite everyday sippers.
 
Mark
Mark,
Smooth
 
Gary
Gary,
Incredibly smooth with abundant flavor that lasts well into the finish. Good stuff.
 
Andrew
Andrew,
The whiskey that started it all for me, deliciously complex without being pretentious, nice notes of vanilla and caramel sit on a bed of oak.
 
Craig
Craig,
Whether due to its god-knows-how-old "sourdough starter" heritage or not, this bottle is rich and layered, with a sort of...integrity to it, if that word applies at all to booze. It's like that cool old dude with a strong handshake. My new #1 sharing whiskey. And a contemplative sundowner for solo flights.
 
Barry
Barry,
Love it. Incredibly smooth.
 
Jay
Jay,
Smooth and flavorful!
 
Brian
Brian,
Wow! Love the flavors. It's smooth and a little sweet. Nice hint of spice in the end. Definitely a keeper!
 
Ivan
Ivan,
Very enjoyable and flavorful. Tastes more complex than the Michter's bourbon with a nice sweetness, and less heat from being lower proof. While Rye is still my favorite, this is very good.
 
Prenard
Prenard,
First had this at a tasting at the distillery and I was very impressed with it. I think it's a nice daily sipper for the price point.
 
Robert
Robert,
great flavor, enjoy straight-up or on the rocks. well balanced
 
GARY
GARY,
In reality Michter's US*1 Sour Mash gets a 9.6 from the Russian judge (If I could give tenths of a point) but since I can't I gave it a 9 and scored it on the low end of 9 rather than a 10...not sure there is such a thing as a 10 but for the price...this is a GREAT whiskey!
 
E&J
E&J,
Good stuff
 
Ian
Ian,
Another Fantastic Whiskey from Michter's. Not quite as aged as their celebration selection but you can tell this Sour Mash was created painstakingly with respect to the starter that it came from. Smooth but filled with character, and priced similarly to the other fantastic Michter's US*1 Range. The rye is still my favorite from them and I'm looking forward to hunting for Toasted Barrel expressions in the near future!
 
Aubony
Aubony,
great sipping whiskey. smooth. love all the michter's
 
Blake
Blake,
Fantastic flavor! The best of the Michter's American Whiskey and Michter's Bourbon.
 
Bianca
Bianca,
Great! Another hit for Michter’s
 
Mark
Mark,
Had it Neat. A nice sweet start with a good oaky earthy finish. Great choice for every day sipping drink.
 
Ben
Ben,
I really loved this recommendation by a waitress last night!
 
guest
guest,
Amazing. My first experience with Michter's.
 
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