- Country of Produce: United States
- ABV: 45.6%
- Bottle Volume: 70cl
- Distillery: Michter's
Shenk’s Homestead is a full-bodied Kentucky sour mash whiskey combining toasted aromas and molasses with dried fruit, honey and smooth spice. A substantial rye component gives it a spicy foundation, balanced by sweetness and delicate oak.
This edition’s defining detail is the inclusion of whiskey aged in specially toasted French oak barrels. Their influence brings a measured combination of fruit, spice and honey to the finished release.
Rich yet composed, it suits drinkers who enjoy exploring how carefully selected oak can shape American whiskey, with enough body for slow sipping and a smooth, gently mature finish.
Tasting notes:
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.