Shenks Homestead Small Batch 2023 Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 70 cl 45.6%

Shenks Homestead Small Batch 2023 Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 70 cl 45.6%

Shenk’s Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Whiskey honors the legacy of historic American whiskey figure John Shenk, who in 1753 founded a distillery that was to become known as Michter’s in the 20th Century. It is made in Kentucky according to the traditional Sour Mash process whereby a portion of the previously distilled whiskey mash (referred to as “setback”) is added into the next batch. This full-bodied small batch whiskey is 91.2 proof.

Shenk’s is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. The unique character of this 2023 offering results from its being produced with malted rye in the recipe. Additionally, for its maturation they utilized two different and quite special barrel profiles: a portion of it was aged in 18-month naturally air-dried and seasoned wood with their signature toast and char profile and a portion of it was aged in special toasted French oak barrels that were made from 24-month air-dried wood sourced from the Vosges region of France.

This is a warm and rich expression with highlights of spiced fruit, nougat, honey and spiced chocolate.

Distillery: Shenk's / Michter's
Name: Shenk's Homestead
Series: Michter's Legacy Series
Age: NA
Type: Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Alc. strength: 45.6 %
Number of bottles: 2920 pcs.
70 cl.
Other: 2023 Release - Small Batch - 91.2 Proof

Shenk's Homestead
70 cl. / 45.6 %
Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey

APPEARANCE: Dark amber.
NOSE: Toffee with spice and vanilla.
PALATE: A whiskey to savor complimented by highlights of smooth spice, dried fruit, and honey.
FINISH: Smooth and savory.

Michter’s Legacy Series
In 1753, Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded Shenk’s distillery, which was later renamed Bomberger’s Distillery in the 1800s before having its name changed once again to Michter’s Distillery in the mid-20th Century. It is this great heritage that they honor with the release of Bomberger’s Declaration and Shenk’s Homestead which comprise their Michter’s Legacy Series.