Michters Shenk
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Overview
Michter’s Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey revives a legacy expression tied to the brand’s Pennsylvania roots, crafted as a sour mash style American whiskey using sourced distillate to honor founder John Shenk.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Sour Mash Whiskey |
| ABV | 45.6% |
| Mashbill | Not disclosed |
| Release Info | Legacy bottling honoring John Shenk; sourced distillate, likely from MGP |
| Age | No age statement (estimated 5-6 years) |
Good to know
This expression pays tribute to John Shenk and his brother Michael, Swiss Mennonite farmers who founded the original Shenk Distillery in Pennsylvania during the 1700s; it later evolved into Bomberger’s in the mid-1800s and Michter’s in the mid-1900s. Bottlings like this limited batch (e.g., #17A01, 2075 bottles) maintain the brand’s reputation for quality at around $100 MSRP.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Earthy richness leads with dark brown sugar, vanilla, and baking spice notes.
- Palate: Delivers a minty and smoky profile true to its sour mash heritage, with balanced earthiness.
- Finish: Lingers with moderate challenge, lighter in complexity than heavier Michter’s profiles.
Notable details
- Production: Sour mash process, non-age-stated, bottled at 91.2 proof in limited batches.
- Lineage: One of two expressions nodding to Michter’s historical founders and distilleries.
- Comparison: Stands lighter and less complex than bolder Michter’s offerings, yet fits well in collections.
"Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey upholds Michter’s high quality standards as a pleasant, reasonably priced American whiskey with a unique minty and smoky profile." – The Capital City Bourbon Blog
Closing
A solid, history-rooted sour mash for those seeking approachable depth without overwhelming intensity.
Sources
[2] The-Right-Spirit – "Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey – The Right Spirit"