Michter's Distillery - 'Shenk's Homestead: 2019 Release' Bourbon (750ML)

Shenk’s Bourbon is a limited-release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey that pays homage to the rich distilling legacy of the Michter’s brand, dating back to 1753. This small-batch expression, produced using the traditional sour mash technique, offers a complex and robust flavor profile. Distilled at Michter’s Distillery in Louisville, KY, Shenk’s Homestead is crafted with a mixed mashbill of corn, rye, and malted barley, though the exact proportions are undisclosed. This 2019 release is bottled at 91.2 proof, delivering a rich and nuanced tasting experience that whiskey enthusiasts adore.

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 good deal of rye. Unlike the 2018 Shenk’s release, where some French Oak was utilized during maturation, the 2019 was matured entirely in American oak barrels, some of them being the special species of oak called Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii).