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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.
KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY
This 2024 release of Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey is an expression made with a substantial amount of rye. This offering uses whiskey that has aged in French oak sourced from the Vosges region of France before being naturally air dried and seasoned for 24 months and being toasted to our specifications. The unique grain selection for this release includes malted rye and caramel malt which offer a nice creaminess to complement the rye-forward herbaceous and spice qualities.
APPEARANCE: Dark amber
NOSE: Crème brûlée and spice
PALATE: An herbaceous whiskey to savor complimented by highlights of spice, fruit, and nougat
FINISH: Smooth and creamy
KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY
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.
APPEARANCE: Dark amber
NOSE: Crème brûlée and spice
PALATE: An herbaceous whiskey to savor complimented by highlights of spice, fruit, and nougat
FINISH: Smooth and creamy
DISTILLED AND BOTTLED IN KENTUCKY
This 2022 release continues the Bomberger’s tradition of offering bold and beautiful 108 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a rich and layered complexity due to a portion of the bourbon being aged in Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) oak. The Chinquapin oak utilized for aging was naturally air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted and charred to exacting specifications.
APPEARANCE: Rich mahogany
NOSE: Dark fruit accompanied by brown sugar
PALATE: A tour de force whiskey that opens with delectable toffee notes transitioning into rich chocolate balanced by sweet berries and delicate notes of spice
FINISH: Robust with complex depth
KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY
Shenk’s is a Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Following the success of the 2019 and 2020 releases where some Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) oak barrels were used during maturation, the 2021 release also includes use of this oak. The wood has been naturally air dried and seasoned for over three years and the Chinquapin oak has been charred at various char levels for the aging of some of the whiskey. This year’s release has resulted in a balanced whiskey with an elegant body and finish.
APPEARANCE: Dark golden amber
NOSE: Brown sugar aroma with baking spice and fresh citrus
PALATE: A beautiful sipping whiskey with some sweet caramel notes followed by hints of nutmeg, cloves and dried fruit
FINISH: Finishes smooth and elegant with lingering citrus and gentle oak
KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY
Shenk’s is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Following the success of the 2019 Shenk’s release, where some Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) barrels were utilized during maturation, the 2020 release utilizes a greater percentage of whiskey aged in Chinquapin Oak in each batch. The wood has been naturally air dried and seasoned for at least 3 years. The longer seasoning combined with our specified toast and char allows the oak aromas and characters specific to Chinquapin oak to fully express themselves
APPEARANCE: Deep amber
NOSE: Notes of burnt orange peel set against rich crème brulee
PALATE: Luxurious mouthfeel with warm baking spices and hints of cardamom up front followed by honeyed oak with a touch of cherry
FINISH: Substantial and long lasting with some spice
KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY
The 2019 release of Bomberger’s is a flavorful 108 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon. In the aging of this release some Chiquapin (Quercus muehlbergi) oak barrel selected by our Master of Maturation, Andrea Wilson, were utilized.
APPEARANCE: Deep amber
NOSE: Reminiscent of crème brûlée accentuated by notes of burnt orange peel
PALATE: Luscious upfront with remarkable mouthfeel. At mid-palate one picks up burnt sugar and oak followed by cherry
FINISH: Long finish with lingering notes of spice
KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY
The 2018 Shenk’s is a sour mash whiskey with a rye-forward profile. Its rich characteristics are due to a portion of the whiskey being finished in 24 month air dried French Oak Barrels that were specially toasted to add to the unique finish and rich mouthfeel of the whiskey.