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Michter's US1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Finish *Don't Buy This*

Michter's US1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Finish *Don't Buy This*

$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
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Please do not buy this for this price. This listing is for use with a WB Patron discount perk and is intentionally overpriced. 
Michter's US★1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey is a highly coveted, limited-release American whiskey that bridges the gap between traditional heritage and modern wood innovation. First introduced in 2019 and most recently bottled in the fall of 2025, this expression takes Michter's award-winning Sour Mash base and subjects it to a meticulous secondary maturation. By utilizing a custom-made, toasted but completely uncharred second barrel, Michter's amplifies the soft, grain-forward profile of the original distillate into a deeply layered, confectionery, and approachable sipping whiskey.
The Production Process & Composition

  • The Whiskey Base: It utilizes the standard US★1 Sour Mash as its foundation—a unique distillate that does not technically qualify as a bourbon or a rye due to its grain proportions. This selection yields a softer, more grain-forward profile than its Toasted Bourbon counterpart. 
  • Secondary Maturation: The fully matured base whiskey is transferred into a second custom barrel built from staves that have been air-dried for a minimum of 18 months. 
  • Toasting vs. Charring: Unlike traditional bourbon barrels that are exposed to direct fire to create a charred carbon layer, this secondary barrel undergoes an exacting, indirect heat-toasting regimen. This breaks down the wood’s lignins, caramelizing the natural wood sugars without imparting heavy, smoky char. 
  • Proof & Mash Bill: It is bottled at a highly approachable 86 proof (43% ABV). The specific mash bill percentages remain a closely guarded distillery secret. 
Tasting Profile & Nuances

  • Nose: Features elegant, warming notes of campfire smoke paired with honeyed vanilla. It develops heavy dessert characteristics as it opens, showcasing Bananas Foster (caramelized banana and brown sugar), warm buttered croissants, and Nilla wafer pudding.
  • Palate: Noted for an unexpectedly creamy, oily mouthfeel despite the moderate proof. Rich, sweet layers of marshmallow fluff, butter-pecan, and spiced honey dominate the front, balanced by toasted oak spice, cinnamon flakes, and dried cherries.
  • Finish: A soft, warming close that transitions into a subtle, rye-like character. It leaves lingering traces of toasted wood, light baking spice, cereal grains, and mint. Because of the low entry proof, the finish is clean and smooth, though shorter in length than higher-octane barrel-proof offerings
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