Thats right, neither. Were talking aboutSour Mash Whiskey.Michtersto be exact. Established in1753byJohn Shenkin Pennsylvanias Blue Mountain Valley, theyre one of theoldest active distilleriesin the United States. Teaming up with Michters PresidentJoseph J. Maglioccoin the 1990s,Richard Dick Newmanresurrected the brand in Louisville, KY, where Michters have been bottling their exquisite Whiskeys, Bourbons and Ryes ever since.
Michters Original Sour Mashwas their most popular product during the 1970s and 80s, and now its back with a vengeance. Joining theirUS*1 linein 2012, this Whiskeystays trueto the profile and palate of its predecessor. Michters dubbed itschampionafter the Spirits production process, in which previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new batch. Like making sourdough bread, except better. Because its Whiskey.
Although itsuniquegrain selection prevents it from being categorized as Bourbon or Rye, it doesnt stopMichters US*1 Sour Mashfrom starting off like the former and finishing like the latter. Its Michters way of masterfully pushing their mash bill envelope right to the edge of the Rye realm, without tipping over. Great to sip on its own, Sour Mash Whiskey is alsoperfectfor a Bourbon based cocktail or a BBQ sauce ingredient to pour over your chicken on a hot summers day.
