Description
Neither Bourbon Nor Rye — Legally Outside Both
Its grain bill fits neither category, so it is sold simply as sour mash whiskey — a designation almost nobody else uses, because almost nobody else makes something that falls outside the standard definitions.
"Sour mash" describes a technique, not a flavour: a portion of the previous fermentation starts the next, the way a sourdough starter works. Most American whiskey is made this way. Michter's puts it on the label because the grain bill left them nothing else to put there.
Named Whisky of the Year for 2019 by The Whisky Exchange.
Product Highlights
- Sour Mash Whiskey — outside both the bourbon and rye definitions
- 43% ABV, 700ml bottle
- The Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year 2019
- Sits between bourbon sweetness and rye spice
- Start here if you know bourbon and rye and want the one that fits neither box
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Butterscotch, toasted grain, dried fruit
- Palate: Between bourbon sweetness and rye spice — neither dominates
- Finish: Long, soft, faintly nutty
How to Serve
Neat. This is the bottle in the range that makes least sense in a cocktail, because its whole character is the balance between two profiles, and a cocktail flattens that.
Perfect For
- Whiskey drinkers who have worked through bourbon and rye
- Slow drinking after dinner
- Collectors and enthusiasts
- Gifting to someone hard to surprise
Food Pairing
- Dark chocolate.
- Roasted nuts and dried fruit.
- Grilled meats.
- Aged cheeses.
Questions
What does "sour mash" actually taste like?
Nothing specific. It is a production method used by most American distilleries. What makes this bottle distinctive is the grain bill, not the sour mash process.
Bourbon or Sour Mash — which should I buy?
Bourbon if you want the classic profile. Sour Mash if you have had plenty of bourbon and want something adjacent but unfamiliar.
Product Details
- Style: Sour Mash Whiskey
- Category: Neither bourbon nor rye
- ABV: 43%
- Origin: Kentucky, USA
- Bottle Size: 700ml
Why Buy From BoozeZania
- Genuine imported products, sourced through legitimate channels
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- Secure, well-cushioned packaging built for glass
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- Retail and wholesale quantities available
For adults of legal drinking age only. Please enjoy responsibly.