Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 is a Kentucky sour mash whiskey from Michter’s Legacy Series, bottled at 45.6% ABV. Made with a good amount of rye, this 2025 release stands apart through the use of fully matured whiskey finished in toasted, uncharred French oak barrels sourced from France’s Vosges region, creating a rich, spice-led and toasted profile.
Produced in Kentucky by the traditional sour mash method, this whiskey incorporates a portion of previously distilled mash, known as setback, into the next batch. The 2025 recipe contains a good amount of rye. To amplify its rye character, a portion of the fully matured whiskey was finished in toasted-only French oak barrels made from Vosges oak that was naturally air-dried and seasoned for 24 months before toasting.
Dark amber in colour, it opens with toasty burnt sugar, spice and honey. The palate is rich, sweet and toasted, bringing baking spice, dried fruits, toffee, nougat and burnt sugar together. It concludes smoothly, with the spice lingering after the sweeter, oak-influenced flavours recede.
This is a considered sipping whiskey for drinkers who enjoy rye-led spice balanced by toasted oak and darker sweet notes. Serve neat in a whisky glass, or add a small splash of water to explore its aroma and texture at a relaxed tasting or after-dinner occasion.
Product Highlights
- 2025 Kentucky sour mash whiskey from Michter’s Legacy Series.
- Rye-forward recipe made using the traditional sour mash process.
- Partly finished in toasted, uncharred French oak from France’s Vosges region.
- Bottled at 45.6% ABV.
Product Information
- Brand: Shenk’s Homestead
- Type: Whisky
- Country: United States
- Region: Kentucky
- Alcohol: 45.6%
- Volume: 700ml
Why choose Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025?
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 combines a rye-led Kentucky sour mash style with a toasted French oak finish, giving it a profile of burnt sugar, dried fruit, toffee and lingering spice.
Who is Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 best for?
It suits whiskey drinkers who enjoy a full-bodied, rye-influenced style with toasted oak character and balanced sweet spice rather than a straightforward bourbon or rye classification.
What is Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025?
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 is a non-age-stated Kentucky sour mash whiskey in Michter’s Legacy Series. Bottled at 45.6% ABV, it uses a rye-forward recipe and includes fully matured whiskey finished in toasted, uncharred French oak from the Vosges region of France.
What does Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 taste like?
Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 offers toasty burnt sugar, spice and honey, Rich and toasted, with baking spice, dried fruits, toffee, nougat and burnt sugar, and Smooth, with lingering spice.
How should Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 be served?
Serve neat in a whisky glass; add a small splash of water if desired.
