{"product_id":"michters-celebration-batch-3-sour-mash-whiskey","title":"Michter's Celebration Batch 3 Sour Mash Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 3 of Michter's Celebration Sour Mash Whiskey — the most recent batch of the apex Michter's expression. Multi-decade aged stocks, dual approval, no fixed release schedule.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Michter's Celebration is released only when Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson jointly determine that Michter's available aged stocks have assembled into the extraordinary standard the expression requires. Batch 3 is the most recent of the three Celebration batches currently available, representing the Michter's production program at its latest point of peak alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLike Batches 1 and 2, Batch 3 draws from stocks aged across multiple decades — components older than any single-age expression in the standard Michter's lineup. The specific aged stocks, proof, and character of Batch 3 differ from the preceding batches, making it a distinct and unrepeatable expression of Michter's finest inventory at this moment in the distillery's production history.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily deep amber from multi-decade barrel contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and rich — the multi-decade blend producing depth and integration that single-age expressions cannot achieve.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and fully integrated — caramel, dried fruit, aged oak, warm spice, and the seamless whole of a masterfully assembled multi-component whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long — the hallmark of multi-decade American sour mash whiskey at its finest.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Sour Mash Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-decade aged stocks\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApproved by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan McKee (Master Distiller) + Andrea Wilson (Master of Maturation)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 (most recent)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ewhiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Batch 3 compare to Batches 1 and 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three batches share the same dual-approval standard and multi-decade stock philosophy. Each draws from a different aged stock selection — different components, different proof, different release year. Batch 3 is the most recent and reflects the current state of Michter's most exceptional aging inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 3 the most accessible Celebration batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e As the most recent release, Batch 3 is slightly more accessible than the founding Batch 1. However, all three Celebration batches are produced in extremely limited quantities and not widely available.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Michter's dual-approval process?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Michter's ultra-aged release requires sign-off from both Dan McKee (Master Distiller) and Andrea Wilson (Master of Maturation). For the Celebration, this means both the production expert and the aging expert must agree that the specific multi-component blend has reached the extraordinary standard the expression demands. In years when no assembly meets this standard, no Celebration is released.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan Michter's Celebration be found elsewhere?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Celebration is allocated to a very small number of specialty retailers. It is not available through standard retail channels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does Batch 3 compare to Batches 1 and 2?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"All three share the dual-approval standard and multi-decade stock philosophy. 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