{"product_id":"michters-us1-toasted-barrel-sour-mash-finish-dont-buy-this","title":"Michter's US1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash Finish *Don't Buy This*","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg3EAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003ePlease do not buy this for this price. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThis listing is for use with a WB Patron discount perk and is intentionally overpriced. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg3EAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg3EAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eMichter's US★1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Iu32nc_94\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eThe Production Process \u0026amp; Composition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],null,null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg6EAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg6EAI\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eThe Whiskey Base:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg6EAc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eSecondary Maturation:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg6EAw\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eToasting vs. Charring:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg6EBE\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eProof \u0026amp; Mash Bill:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at a highly approachable \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific mash bill percentages remain a closely guarded distillery secret.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Iu32nc_b0\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eTasting Profile \u0026amp; Nuances\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],null,null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg8EAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg8EAI\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eNose:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features elegant, warming notes of campfire smoke paired with honeyed vanilla. It develops heavy dessert characteristics as it opens, showcasing \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eBananas Foster (caramelized banana and brown sugar)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, warm buttered croissants, and Nilla wafer pudding.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg8EAM\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003ePalate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Noted for an unexpectedly creamy, oily mouthfeel despite the moderate proof. Rich, sweet layers of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003emarshmallow fluff, butter-pecan, and spiced honey\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate the front, balanced by toasted oak spice, cinnamon flakes, and dried cherries.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQg8EAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003eFinish:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, warming close that transitions into a subtle, rye-like character. It leaves lingering traces of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003etoasted wood, light baking spice, cereal grains, and mint\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because of the low entry proof, the finish is clean and smooth, though shorter in length than higher-octane barrel-proof offerings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bonded Bottle Shop By Whiskey Bonded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51131531985121,"sku":"VWS_6402","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3639\/3953\/files\/e7e00b4e-9a58-4adc-b5ef-f806de0b0d09.webp?v=1792708539","url":"https:\/\/bondedbottleshop.com\/products\/michters-us1-toasted-barrel-sour-mash-finish-dont-buy-this","provider":"Bonded Bottle Shop By Whiskey Bonded","version":"1.0","type":"link"}