{"product_id":"michters-us-1-toasted-barrel-finish-sour-mash-whiskey-2025-edition","title":"Michter's Us-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eMichter’s US-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey – 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eRefined, richly layered, and exceptionally rare, \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eMichter’s US-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout release that showcases Michter’s mastery of wood finishing and flavor development. This highly anticipated annual edition takes the classic US-1 Sour Mash and elevates it through a meticulous toasted barrel finishing process, delivering depth, warmth, and remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e2025 Edition of Michter’s US-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with fully matured US-1 Sour Mash Whiskey, which is then transferred into custom-made toasted barrels for a secondary aging period. These barrels are toasted—rather than charred—to gently coax out nuanced flavors from the wood without overpowering the whiskey. Released in extremely limited quantities, this expression is produced only when Michter’s Master Distiller and Master of Maturation deem it ready, making each annual edition highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e2025 Limited Edition Release\u003c\/strong\u003e with very limited availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eToasted Barrel Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e using custom toasted oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eUS-1 Sour Mash Whiskey Base\u003c\/strong\u003e known for balance and smoothness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eCarefully Selected Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e finished for enhanced depth and richness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eNon-Repeating Annual Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e prized by collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003ePremium Michter’s Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e from grain to barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eWhat sets this release apart is the toasted barrel finishing process. By using toasted—not charred—barrels, Michter’s draws out layers of sweetness, spice, and oak nuance that complement the sour mash base rather than dominate it. The result is a whiskey that is elegant, complex, and deeply satisfying. Produced in small batches and released only once per year, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e2025 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the tradition of excellence that has made Michter’s toasted finishes some of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eSip \u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e to appreciate its layered complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eAdd a few drops of water to open additional aromatic notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eEnjoy slowly in a tulip or Glencairn-style glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eSave for special occasions or feature in a curated whiskey tasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eIs this the same every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eNo. Each annual toasted barrel finish release is unique and never repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eYes. Quantities are extremely limited and often sell out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eIs this good for collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eAbsolutely. Michter’s toasted barrel releases are highly collectible and grow in demand each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eIs this a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eNo. It is a sour mash whiskey, which uses a different mashbill and production approach than bourbon or rye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939654799427,"sku":"039383011464","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/9603\/3859\/files\/Michter_s_toasted_barrel_finish_american_sour_mash.jpg?v=1770326061","url":"https:\/\/whiskeycourier.com\/products\/michters-us-1-toasted-barrel-finish-sour-mash-whiskey-2025-edition","provider":"Whiskey Courier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}