Michters Shenks Sour Mash 2024 Whiskey

Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey is part of Michter's Legacy Series, an annual release that pays homage to the historic roots of the brand. It is named after John Shenk, a Swiss Mennonite farmer who founded a distillery in Pennsylvania in 1753; that distillery was later renamed Bomberger's and, in the twentieth century, Michter's.

The 2024 edition is the first to include caramel malt in its mash alongside rye and malted rye, and some of the barrels used were made from Vosges oak from France, air-dried and seasoned for two years before being toasted. According to Master Distiller Dan McKee, the caramel malt adds a creaminess that complements the whiskey's herbaceous character and notes of spice. Bottled at 45.6% ABV, it is a limited, allocated release for collectors and enthusiasts.