Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey honours 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 it being produced with malted rye in the recipe. Additionally, for its maturation they utilised 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.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Rich mahogany.

Nose: Toffee with spice and vanilla.

Palate: A whiskey to savour complemented by lively fruit notes, nougat, honey, and spiced chocolate.

Finish: Smooth and savoury.