At the heart of Michter’s US★1 Toasted Sour Mash Whiskey is our US★1 Sour Mash whiskey, the first whiskey in the United States to be named as “Whisky Of The Year” by The Whisky Exchange. Toffee and buttery vanilla notes up front with fragrant honey, milk chocolate, and a hint of orange peel. Mid-palate the toasty campfire notes appear and intensify the cherry and spice notes in this elegant whiskey. 86 Proof Bottling Strength: 86 Proof (43% alcohol by volume) Cooperage: First barrel: Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels Second barrel: Toasted barrel made from 18-month air-dried wood. Tasting Notes Only: Toffee and buttery vanilla notes up front with fragrant honey, milk chocolate, and a hint of orange peel. Mid-palate the toasty campfire notes appear and intensify the cherry and spice notes in this elegant whiskey.