Michter’s Once Again Releases One of the World’s Rarest Whiskeys

Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 08:51

Michter's Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey 2025

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This month, Michter’s Distillery released “one of the most exclusive whiskeys” in the world: Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash. It marks the fifth edition of this coveted release. So what exactly is it?

Michter’s Distillery has unveiled a new edition of its Celebration Sour Mash whiskey. The American whiskey returns for the fifth time and, once again, is available in an extremely limited run.

What is Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash whiskey?

The 2025 edition of Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash is a marriage of seven casks from the distillery’s rickhouses: four Kentucky Straight Rye barrels and three Kentucky Straight Bourbon barrels, each selected through a meticulous evaluation process.

What makes this cask combination unique is the age of the whiskeys involved. The youngest component is over 12 years old, while the oldest has matured for more than 30 years.

Andrea Wilson, Michter’s Master of Maturation, describes the process as something special.

'It is a great honor to be involved in the creation of Celebration. It is about respecting the art of maturing whiskey to its perfect moment, not a specific age; blending whiskeys to a profile that surpasses the beauty of a single barrel; and seeking something so unique that it conveys a poetic elegance. The result is a composition of enchanting complexity, bold sophistication, and depth that reflects the timeless treasures of American whiskey.'

- Andrea Wilson

How does Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash taste?

Bringing together whiskey from these casks creates a distinctive flavor profile worthy of such a rare liquid. While no official tasting notes have been shared, it’s described as a balanced, deeply layered whiskey with spicy undertones and an elegant sweetness.

It’s bottled at 112.2 proof, which equates to 57.6% alcohol by volume (ABV).

A collector’s piece for enthusiasts and investors

With just 315 bottles worldwide, the 2025 edition is exceedingly scarce. The price is set at 6,000 dollars per bottle. It’s available directly through the website of the American distillery. It’s not known whether shipping is offered outside the United States.