Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey bottled at 45.6% ABV, distinguished by the use of malted rye in its recipe. This full-bodied small-batch release honours the historic Shenk’s distilling legacy and combines rye-led character with carefully selected American and toasted French oak maturation.

Made in Kentucky using the traditional sour mash process, this whiskey includes a portion of previously distilled mash, known as setback, in each new batch. The 2023 recipe contains a substantial amount of rye, including malted rye. A portion matured in 18-month naturally air-dried wood with Michter’s toast and char profile, while another portion matured in toasted French oak barrels made from 24-month air-dried Vosges oak.

Dark amber in colour, this whiskey opens with toffee, vanilla and spice. The taste brings smooth spice, dried fruit and honey, reflecting its warm and rich style, while the finish is smooth and savoury. It is a rye-influenced sour mash profile with sweet, spice-led detail rather than a conventional bourbon classification.

Serve neat to explore its toffee, vanilla, dried-fruit and honey notes, or add a small splash of water to soften the spice. Its layered, savoury profile suits a relaxed after-dinner pour or a focused tasting with other American whiskeys.

Product Highlights

• 2023 Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey release made with malted rye.
• Matured using two barrel profiles, including toasted French oak from France’s Vosges region.
• Traditional sour mash production using setback from a previous batch.
• Official profile: dark amber, toffee, vanilla, smooth spice, dried fruit and honey.

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 2023?

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 combines malted rye with two carefully specified oak-maturation profiles, giving this Kentucky sour mash whiskey a warm, spice-led profile with toffee, vanilla, dried fruit and honey notes.

Who is Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 best for?

It suits drinkers seeking a rye-influenced American whiskey with smooth spice and a savoury finish, rather than a standard bourbon-only flavour profile.

What is Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023?

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 is a 45.6% ABV Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey from Michter’s Legacy Series. Made with substantial rye and malted rye, it uses traditional sour mash production and maturation involving toasted French oak and toasted-and-charred oak barrels.

What does Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 taste like?

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 offers toffee with spice and vanilla, Smooth spice, dried fruit and honey shape a warm, rich taste, and Smooth and savoury.

How should Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2023 be served?

Serve neat in a whisky glass; add a small splash of water if desired.