Michter's Celebration 30 Yr Sour Mash Whiskey

Michter's Celebration 30 Yr Sour Mash Whiskey

Released in February 2026, this edition is bottled at 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) and features a carefully crafted blend of four Kentucky Straight Rye barrels and three Kentucky Straight Bourbon barrels.

The age profile ranges from over 12 years to well beyond 30 years, delivering exceptional depth and maturity. With only 315 bottles produced worldwide, this release is extremely limited.

This marks the fifth release in the Celebration series and stands as the final edition to feature pre-Shively distillery whiskeys—making it especially significant for collectors and enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

Rich layers of salted toffee, black cherry, and dark chocolate ganache lead the profile, followed by elegant floral tones and warm baking spice derived from the aged rye components.

This blend was curated by Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson and Master Distiller Dan McKee, showcasing a refined balance of age, complexity, and craftsmanship.

Ultra-aged luxury. Extremely rare. One of the most collectible American whiskeys. 🥃🔥

ALC/VOL: 57.6% (115.2 Proof)

Michter’s Celebration 30 Year Sour Mash Whiskey is one of the most prestigious and limited releases in American whiskey. Crafted from an extraordinary blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye barrels aged from over 12 years to well beyond 30 years, this expression represents the pinnacle of Michter’s blending and maturation expertise.

Released in extremely limited quantities, this edition is especially significant as the final Celebration release to include pre-Shively distillery whiskeys—making it a historic and highly sought-after collector’s piece. Every bottle reflects decades of aging, careful barrel selection, and meticulous blending.

👃 Nose

Salted toffee, black cherry, and dark chocolate layered with deep oak and subtle floral notes. Rich and complex.

👅 Palate

Luxurious and full-bodied with dark fruit, caramel, chocolate ganache, and evolving spice from the aged rye components. Exceptionally smooth for its age.

🎉 Finish

Long, elegant, and warming with lingering oak, spice, and refined sweetness that slowly fades.

Why It Stands Out

🔥 Blend of ultra-aged bourbon & rye (12 to 30+ years)
🔥 Extremely limited – only a few hundred bottles worldwide
🔥 Final release featuring pre-Shively distillery stocks
🔥 One of the most collectible and prestigious American whiskeys

Decades in the making. Built for collectors. Truly next level. 🥃🔥