Description
The initial 2013 release of Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash marked a category defining moment for ultra-premium American whiskey. It demonstrated that a product made in the United States could be the equal of the very greatest, most revered spirits made anywhere else in the world. Comprised of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Kentucky Straight Rye taken from the most extraordinary barrels in Michter’s stocks, the 2016 Release of Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash is a unique blend of first-use barrel whiskeys aged anywhere from over one decade to over 30 years old. Those whiskeys were personally chosen by Willie Pratt shortly before he moved from the position of Michter’s Master Distiller to Michter’s Master Distiller Emeritus.
Production: 2016 release 256 bottles
State of distillation: kentucky
Bottling strength: 116.8 proof (58.4% alcohol by volume)
Cooperage: fire-charred, new american white oak barrels
Tasting notes: The amazing cascade of flavors features suggestions of burnt caramel, spice, orange zest, milk chocolate, cherry wood, smoky fruit, and honeyed vanilla. Full bodied yet remarkably elegant.
