Day 9

Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash (2022)

Style: Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey

Mashbills: Undiscloded Michter's Sour Mash

Aged: Undisclosed, but finished in toasted (not charred) oak

Proof: 86.0

Cost: $119

Why I chose it: Michter's has continued to receive praise and awards for multiple products. This bottle was named “Whisky Of The Year” for 2019 by The Whisky Exchange. After 2 years of not releasing it, 2022 (our bottle) was the follow-up release to the award-winning bottle. Being a sour mash in this instance means its primary grain is likely less than 50%, making this our first non-bourbon or rye and another subtly finished bottle. Can the 86-proof hold its own in today's higher-proof market? We'll find out.

Distiller's page: https://michters.com/us1-toasted-barrel-finish-sour-mash/