Shenk's Homestead 2024 Release Small Batch Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey (700ml)

This is part of the Michter’s Legacy Series of 'tribute' whiskeys, honoring the historic American whiskey figure, John Shenk, who in 1753 founded the Pennsylvanian distillery that was to become known as Michter's in the 20th century. It's made in Kentucky according to the traditional Sour Mash process whereby a portion of the previously distilled mash (referred to as "setback") is added into the next batch. The age and exact composition of Shenk's is not disclosed, however it reportedly comes with a higher rye content than the Michter's brand 'Sour Mash'. The reality is that little is known about this whiskey, as it's just labelled “sour mash whiskey” which means the mashbill could be any mix of grains, or it could be a blend of many different mashbills. Because the dominant grain is neither corn nor rye, Shenk’s doesn’t qualify as either a bourbon or a rye. It's also a vintage-dated annual release which will vary from year to year. 45.6% Alc./Vol.