Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. If you’ve spent time reading bourbon labels or poking around ...

“Sour mash” typically refers to a popular method of whiskey making in which a portion of previously fermented mash is used in a new batch. It helps ensure flavor consistency — which isn’t, in fact, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Apr. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This May, Michter's Distillery is releasing US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey for the first time. "When Michter's was being produced in the ...

Made with the same mashbill and production method as the standard US*1 Sour Mash, the release is bottled at an average of ...