Sour Mash Whiskey Explained By Experts

Sour Mash Whiskey Explained By Experts

Sour mash whiskey might sound like something puckeringly sharp, but don’t be fooled by the name. It’s not a flavor. It’s a process. And if you like American whiskey, chances are you have sampled a sour mash expression. Used by major names like Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, and Michter’s, the sour mash method is one of the most important techniques in American whiskey making. It doesn’t get much airtime on the label, but behind the scenes, it’s essent…