Shenk’s Homestead 2019 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 750mL

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Shenks Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Whiskey honors the legacy of historic American whiskey figure John Shenk, who in 1753 founded a distillery that was to become known as Michters 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.

Shenks is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a good deal of rye. Unlike the 2018 Shenks release, where some French Oak was utilized during maturation, the 2019 was matured entirely in American oak barrels, some of them being the special species of oak called Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii).

• APPEARANCE:Deep Amber
• NOSE:Reminiscent of crme brle 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