Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash 70cl
Brand: Michter’s (Shenk’s) | Category: Sour Mash Whiskey | ABV: 45.6% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
Before America was even a nation, there was Shenk’s. This limited release pays tribute to John Shenk, the Swiss Mennonite farmer who founded the original distillery in 1753 — the very foundation of what would become Michter’s. Shenk’s Homestead is a rare bottle that honors tradition while boldly innovating, delivering a rich, spicy, and deeply satisfying sour mash whiskey with a distinctly old-world soul.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Deeply aromatic, think spiced apples, baked figs, warm rye bread, and toasted vanilla beans rising from a wood-fired oven.
Palate: Robust and expressive. Notes of dark toffee, cherry wood, roasted grain, and clove-laced citrus unfold with structure and strength. A hint of baking spice and cocoa carries through a warm, enveloping texture.
Finish: Long and evolving, a graceful taper of wood spice, tobacco leaf, and charred caramel. It doesn’t fade, it settles, confident and composed.

Production Details:
Each vintage of Shenk’s is crafted with a portion of rye grain and aged in custom-toasted French oak and American oak barrels, a unique dual wood program that adds both spice and depth. Bottled in small batches, each release is slightly different, making every vintage a collectible moment in American whiskey history.

Perfect For:
Pouring when only history and character will do. Ideal for seasoned whiskey drinkers looking for something soulful, rich, and conversation-worthy, a bottle that rewards reflection.

Expert Notes:
A darling among critics and collectors, Shenk’s Homestead is praised for its unique grain-to-barrel complexity and old-world charm. Each vintage draws attention not only for its flavor, but for its deep roots and thoughtful barrel aging.

Customer Reviews:
“This is what heritage tastes like, spice, smoke, and story.”
“Opened it for a special night, then realized every sip was special.”
“Feels like something Hemingway would have kept tucked away.”

Interesting Fact:
While it shares DNA with Michter’s, Shenk’s is its own legacy project, a tribute line that experiments with historic mashbills and rare wood finishes. The use of French oak imparts a sophisticated layer rarely found in traditional American whiskeys.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a wide-rimmed glass to let the aromatics evolve. A touch of water softens the spice and brings out fig and toasted almond. Save the ice for something else, this whiskey deserves its full voice.

Distillery Background:
From its origins in Pennsylvania to its rebirth in Kentucky, the Shenk’s name represents nearly three centuries of American whiskey tradition. Now under the care of Michter’s, the brand combines old-world integrity with modern excellence, a perfect bridge between history and the now.