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Michter’s is releasing US-1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey for the first time

If you enjoyed the classic Michter's Sour Mash, you'll love the barrel strength version

By Christopher Osburn Published May 3, 2026

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Michter’s is well-known for its award-winning portfolio of whiskeys. And, while you can fill your home bar with its small batch bourbons, straight ryes, and even its popular 10-year-old bourbon and be more than happy, sometimes you want to try something unique. Lucky for you, the brand recently announced the release of Michter’s US-1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey for the first time.

Michter’s US-1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey

Fans of Michter’s already know the appeal of the brand’s classic Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Whiskey. If you like this award-winning expression, you’ll love Michter’s US-1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey. Instead of 86-proof, this cask-strength version is a potent 111.5 proof (55.75% ABV). According to Michter’s, the result is a complex, memorable whiskey centered on flavors like toffee and stone fruit.

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“The Michter’s US-1 Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey is known for its consistent, repeatable elegance and deliciously smooth quality at 86 proof,” Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson says.

“It is a favorite of whiskey enthusiasts, and our fans will now be able to taste this unique product at barrel strength. In the spirit of keeping with the consistency and beauty and elegance of this product, we decided to offer this whiskey in a barrel strength form wherein the batch is created, but is left uncut and then undergoes our signature filtration protocol.”

Where can I buy it?

Michter’s US-1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Whiskey is available at alcohol retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $120 per 750ml bottle.

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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