Shenk’s Homestead 2026 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 750ml

Shenk’s Homestead 2026 Release is a limited annual Kentucky sour mash whiskey from Michter’s Legacy Series — a rye-forward expression partially finished in toasted French oak from the Vosges region, bottled at 91.2 proof.

Part of Michter’s Legacy Series, Shenk’s Homestead honors founder John Shenk and Kentucky whiskey roots dating to 1753. It is made using the traditional sour mash process and partially finished in toasted (never charred) French oak barrels from Vosges, air-seasoned for 24 months. Bottled at a balanced 91.2 proof, it offers a full-bodied profile of toffee, warm rye spice, and baking sweetness as a highly allocated annual release.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toasted sugar, honey, and warm baking spice
• Palate: Toffee, nougat, dried fruit, and baked sugar with rye warmth
• Finish: Long and elegant, with cinnamon and herbal rye

Specs

• Producer: Michter’s (Legacy Series)
• Type: Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
• Finish: Toasted French oak (Vosges, air-seasoned 24 months)
• Proof: 91.2 (45.6% ABV)
• Release: 2026 Limited Edition
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the proof of Shenk’s Homestead 2026? It is bottled at 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV).
• Is this a bourbon? No — it is a Kentucky sour mash whiskey with a rye-forward profile, not officially classified as bourbon or rye.
• What oak is used for finishing? It is partially finished in toasted (not charred) French oak from the Vosges region, air-seasoned 24 months.