Michter's 2025 Release Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey
Product details
| Management number | 253704493 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$43.75 | Model Number | 253704493 | ||
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Michter’s 2025 Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Sour Mash is a thoughtful and elegant limited-release that marries the familiar house sour mash base with a second-barrel toast nuance. At 86 proof, it leans toward approachable but layered — a whiskey that invites slow sipping, rewarding the drinker with toasty wood, honeyed sweetness, and gentle smokiness without ever overpowering.
Origins & Craftsmanship
This release is part of Michter’s ongoing Toasted Barrel Finish series, and it marks one of the rarer expressions in their portfolio.
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The base whiskey is Michter’s US*1 Sour Mash, an expression distinct from bourbon or rye (thus “sour mash”).
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After primary aging in new, charred American white oak barrels, the whiskey is then transferred into a second barrel made from 18-month air-dried staves that are toasted, not charred.
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The toasting profile, carefully selected by Michter’s master maturing team, aims to amplify honey, citrus spice, and subtle smoke, integrating them into a more complex finishing layer.
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This 2025 edition is the third time this Toasted Barrel Sour Mash has been released (the previous being in 2022).
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It is bottled at 43% ABV / 86 proof.
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As a limited release, production quantity is constrained; Michter’s positions it as a premium, collectible offering.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Soft notes of toasted pine, mild oak, and delicate citrus zest, mingling with honeyed tones and hints of smoke.
Palate:
A surprisingly full mouthfeel for its proof. You’ll find unsweetened caramel, dry orchard fruit, and toasted wood layers, along with a subtle sour mash influence that gives a light fruit-yeast tang.
Finish:
Long, balanced, and gently drying. The finish moves from warmth to a soft drying in the tail, with lingering notes of toasted bread, mild smoke, and sweet wood spice.
Food Pairings
Because of its balance and toast-driven nuance, this whiskey works well with smoked nuts, mild charcuterie, honey-glazed ham, or grilled pear with blue cheese. It would also complement rich desserts like crème brûlée or bread pudding (especially with toasted nuts).
Quick Overview
| Spec | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 43% / 86 proof |
| Origin | Kentucky, USA |
| Producer | Michter’s Distillery |
| Base Expression | US*1 Sour Mash |
| Finish / Secondary Aging | Toasted, uncharred secondary barrel (18-month seasoned oak) |
| Cask Type – Primary | New, charred American white oak |
| Aromas & Flavors | Toasted wood, honey, citrus, caramel, smoke |
| Style / Identity | Limited-Release Toasted Barrel Kentucky Sour Mash |
| Release Notes | Third edition; limited availability |
| Tasting Strength | Balanced for sipping, not high-proof intensity |
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