SIZE: 750ML

PROOF: 91.2

LIQUOR LINEUP DESCRIPTION:

SHENK’S KENTUCKY SOUR MASH WHISKEY 2025

Small Batch | 91.2 Proof | 45.6% ABV

Crafted by Michter’s Distillery | Louisville, Kentucky

 Shenk’s Homestead 2025 release continues the tribute to John Shenk, a Pennsylvania farmer whose whiskey legacy dates back to 1753. This year’s small batch Kentucky Sour Mash expression is aged in specially toasted French oak barrels, yielding a deep and sophisticated profile that commands attention.

 Tasting Notes:

•  Nose: Spiced caramel, toasted pecan, dried figs, and a hint of pipe tobacco
• Palate: Velvety layers of dark chocolate, clove, cinnamon bark, and dried stone fruit
• Finish: Warm, lingering spice with oak, leather, and a whisper of molasses

 Recommended: Best enjoyed neat to savor the nuanced complexity and smooth richness.

But if you’re feeling bold, try it in a “Barrel-Aged Boulevardier”  2 oz Shenk’s Sour Mash, ¾ oz sweet vermouth, and ¾ oz Campari, stirred over ice and served with a flamed orange peel. The deep oak tones and baking spice create a hauntingly elegant riff on the classic.

 Pairing Suggestions:

•  Dark chocolate truffles
• Aged Manchego or clothbound cheddar
• Slow-roasted short ribs or charcuterie with fig jam

This is a whiskey that wears its history well a slow sipper for thoughtful evenings, rich conversations, and nights when only the finest will do.