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Shenk's Homestead (2023 Release)
Shenk's Homestead

Shenk's Homestead (2023 Release)

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky No age statement 45.6% ABV
$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury Above average whiskey
19 reviews raw average 4.16

About this bottle

This is the limited edition 2023 Legacy Series release of Shenk's Homestead, a Kentucky sour mash style whiskey created to honor John Shenk, the distiller who in 1753 founded what became Michter's Distillery in the 20th century. This expression is made with a mash bill that has a significantly high proportion of rye, some of which is malted. Two different barrel profiles are used in its maturation: some is aged in wood that undergoes an 18-month, naturally air-dried process, then seasoned and toasted. The rest is aged in French oak from the Vosges region that is air dried for 24 months. It is bottled at 91.2 proof in limited quantities as of 2023.

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 6 parsed reviews.

Milliardo 3.8

If you look at the picture, you’ll notice my glass doesn’t match. This is not a mistake. I don’t own a Michter’s glass. I don’t like Michter’s products. I have a friend that generally shares my taste preferences who recommended this to me, perhaps to be “my Michter’s product.” Nose is green grapes, lemon, and melon. Faint brine. Must. Body is apricot, sugar, chocolate. Finish of… buttered popcorn? What the hell was that? Also flowers. Coffee. Huh. I didn’t like this very much at first. In fact, I was genuinely disappointed and a bit butthurt by the price tag. It took some time to grow on me, but by the end, it actually did. I do think this is my favorite Michter’s product to date, but it’s still not for me.

Exelixi 2.8

A little harsh and light compared to what I expected. Not really for me.

jpartschjr 4.3

Always a good go too. Nice long finish, great nose great flavors

Adbam 4.3

Light sweet and little bitter/sour finish.

ManCandy53 4.3

Nice flavors, very thin

whiskeyknurd 5.0

All time favorite

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