Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey is a tribute to the historic legacy of John Shenk, who founded a distillery in 1753 that would later become known as Michter’s. This 2024 release is a meticulously crafted small-batch whiskey, made in Kentucky using the traditional Sour Mash process, where a portion of the previous batch is incorporated into the new one. The whiskey is composed of a substantial amount of rye and includes unique grains like malted rye and caramel malt. Aged in specially toasted French oak barrels sourced from the Vosges region of France, this whiskey boasts a rich, complex profile at 91.2 proof.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the whiskey lover who already has the staples, this 2024 small-batch release brings a story worth telling at the table: it honors John Shenk, who founded a distillery in 1753 that would later become known as Michter's. Made in Kentucky by the traditional sour mash process, it leans on a substantial share of rye alongside malted rye and caramel malt, then is aged in toasted French oak barrels from the Vosges region. The result pours deep, dark amber and opens with crème brûlée, warm baking spice and a whisper of cardamom. On the palate, herbal notes and peppery rye are softened by the creaminess of caramel malt, with nougat and toasted oak in the middle and a long finish of spice, sweet fruit and toasted nuts. At 91.2 proof it suits a slow pour neat or with a splash of water, yet it also builds a memorable Old Fashioned. Give it for a milestone birthday, a promotion, or a holiday host who loves dessert-like whiskeys.
Pairs well with
- Charcuterie with aged cheeses — The peppery rye spice and dried-fruit notes play well against cured meats, aged cheeses and dried fruits.
- Pecan pie or crème brûlée — The whiskey's own crème brûlée, caramel and toasted nut notes echo these rich desserts.
- Promotion celebration gift — A small-batch whiskey with a heritage story and a long, warm finish makes a considered toast to a well-earned step up.
Questions about this bottle
How is Shenk's Homestead connected to Michter's?
The whiskey is a tribute to John Shenk, who founded a distillery in 1753 that would later become known as Michter's. Michter's Distillery is listed as the producer of this 2024 small-batch release, made in Kentucky.
What is it made from, and how is it aged?
It uses a rye-forward mash bill with a substantial amount of rye plus malted rye and caramel malt. It is made with the sour mash process, where a portion of the previous batch goes into the new one, and aged in toasted French oak barrels from the Vosges region of France.
What does it taste like?
Expect crème brûlée, baking spice and cardamom on the nose. The palate is herbaceous with a peppery rye kick softened by creamy caramel malt, plus nougat and toasted oak. The finish is long and creamy, with spice, sweet fruit and a hint of toasted nuts.
What is the proof and bottle size, and how should it be served?
It is bottled at 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) in a 750 ml bottle. Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water to open its flavors, or mix it into an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan, where its spice and herbal notes shine.
