Michter’s Small Batch US*1 Original Sour Mash Whiskey 70cl
Brand: Michter’s | Category: Sour Mash Whiskey | ABV: 43% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
This isn’t just whiskey, it’s a comeback story in a bottle. Michter’s US1 Original Sour Mash* was once America’s favorite style until Prohibition buried it. Now reborn under the Michter’s legacy, this bottle honors that pre-Prohibition method while bringing it into the modern age with exceptional smoothness and soul. It’s heritage, redefined.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Toasted cinnamon, stone fruits, and warm caramelized sugar rise gently, like walking past a bakery at sunrise in Kentucky.
Palate: Rich and rounded. A sweet-spicy rhythm of toffee, baked apple, and roasted nuts dances with delicate oak and rye heat. The texture is soft, almost creamy, with enough backbone to keep you alert.
Finish: Medium-long and warming with subtle spice, dried orange peel, and a kiss of brown butter. It finishes with finesse, never flash.

Production Details:
This sour mash whiskey uses a portion of previously fermented mash to start the next batch, an old-school technique that imparts complexity and consistency. Aged in fire-charred American oak barrels and bottled in small batches, it’s proof that care and craft still count.

Perfect For:
Evenings that call for quiet reflection or great conversation. A pour for those who appreciate nuance, and the perfect bottle to introduce bourbon lovers to something uniquely Michter’s.

Expert Notes:
Celebrated for its balance and smooth character, US1 Sour Mash* has become a favorite among bartenders and whiskey critics. It’s consistently praised as the “connoisseur’s casual pour”, sophisticated enough for serious sipping, approachable enough to enjoy anytime.

Customer Reviews:
“Tastes like the best parts of bourbon and rye had a really classy baby.”
“This is the whiskey I bring out when I want to impress without trying too hard.”
“Smooth, rich, but not sweet. Absolute gold standard.”

Interesting Fact:
Unlike most American whiskeys, this bottle doesn’t carry a "bourbon" or "rye" label, because it doesn’t need to. Sour mash is a style of its own, and Michter’s was the first to bring it back post-Prohibition.

Serving Suggestions:
Perfect neat or with a splash of water. Try it in an Old Fashioned for a more refined twist, or sip it slow from a Glencairn to appreciate its subtle complexity.

Distillery Background:
With roots going back to 1753, Michter’s is one of America’s oldest whiskey brands, revived and reimagined in the 1990s to uphold old-world values with modern excellence. Today, it’s known for its obsessive attention to detail, low barrel entry proof, and commitment to quality over quantity.