Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2024 brings rye‑forward intensity and rich, innovative barrel innovation to the table. Named Best American Whiskey in 2024's independent Whiskey Wash Awards for its precision and playfulness.

Part of Michter’s prestigious Legacy Series, this annual release honors the distillery’s 1753 origins under John Shenk, evolving through the Bomberger’s era into today’s Michter’s brand. Bottled at 45.6% ABV (91.2 proof), the 2024 edition blends rye, malted rye, caramel malt, and bourbon whiskeys using the traditional sour mash process.

A portion of the rye whisky component is finished in toasted but uncharred, French oak barrels crafted from Vosges region wood, naturally air‑dried for 24 months to accentuate the spiced rye character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Genial aromas of toasted grain, caramel toffee, dark chocolate, pear, and baking spices

• Palate: A balanced mix of rye spice, caramel popcorn, cinnamon, clove, tobacco leaf, and nutty oak, rich yet refined

• Finish: Smooth and lingering, with baking spice, candied ginger, apple chutney, crème caramel, and soft herbs

• Style: Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey (rye-forward bourye blend)

• Proof: 91.2° (45.6% ABV)

• Finish: Toasted French oak (Vosges wood, air-dried 24 months)

Serve Tips
Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to enhance its creamy texture and spice layers. It also shines in cocktails like a Rye Old Fashioned or a refined Whiskey Sour.