Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 700ml

In their words - Dark amber with Crème brûlée and spice.  An herbaceous whiskey to savor, complemented by highlights of spice, fruit, and nougat.

Shenk’s Homestead 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.

Similar to previous releases, this 2025 Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey is an expression made with a good amount of rye.  To accentuate the rye characters, some of the fully matured whiskey was finished in toasted only French oak barrels that were not charred.  The 2025 release features whiskey aged in French oak barrels sourced from the Vosges region of France, which have been naturally air-dried and seasoned for 24 months before being toasted to Michter’s specifications. The unique grain selection includes malted rye and caramel malt, offering a creamy texture that complements the rye-forward herbaceous and spice qualities.