Michter's Shenk Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon - 2021 release - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Michter's Shenk Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Bourbon - 2021 release - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Shenks' Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash - 2025 release

$289.00
Overview

Shenk’s Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Whiskey honours 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 Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. 2025 release finished in toasted-only French oak, no char, to sharpen the rye spice, Bolder and spicier profile than earlier Shenk's Homestead releases. Full bodied and small batch.

Product Details

Quick Facts

Attribute Detail
Brand Shenk's/Michters
Producer Michter's Distillery, Kentucky
Country / Region USA – Kentucky
Style Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey (Legacy Series)
Mash Bill Rye forward sour mash recipe, exact grain bill not disclosed
Age Statement NAS
ABV 45.6% (91.2 proof)
Cask Type Finished in toasted only, non charred French oak from the Vosges region, air dried 24 months
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Limited annual release, 2025 edition
Tasting Notes

Nose: Toasty burnt sugar, spice and honey

Palate: Rich and toasty, sweet, with baking spice, dried fruit, toffee and nougat

Finish: Smooth with lingering spice

What sets this bottle apart
  • Made using the traditional sour mash process with setback from the previous batch
  • Part of Michter's Legacy Series, honouring the distillery's roots back to 1753
  • 2021 release uses Chinquapin oak, following on from the 2019 and 2020 editions
  • Rye forward profile, different from Michter's usual bourbon lineup
  • Full bodied and small batch, not a straight bourbon
Distillery Information

Shenk's Homestead honours John Shenk, who founded a Pennsylvania distillery in 1753 that would eventually become Michter's. Made in Kentucky using the sour mash method, the 2021 release continues Michter's run of using Chinquapin oak barrels, air dried for over three years and charred at different levels to shape the whiskey.

Who this bottle is for
  • Michter's fans wanting to try something outside the usual bourbon range
  • Rye drinkers after a bolder, spicier pour
  • Collectors chasing this year's specific Legacy Series release
  • Whiskey drinkers who like toffee and baking spice up front
How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat
  • A good one for slow sipping rather than mixing

Why we curate it

Shenk's Homestead is Michter's doing something different every year, and the 2025 release leans into bolder spice thanks to the French oak finish. Worth grabbing if you want a proper change of pace from the usual bourbon shelf.