Shenk's Homestead 2024 Sour Mash Whiskey

Shenk's Homestead 2024 Sour Mash Whiskey. Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky — the most recent annual vintage of the Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye, honoring John Shenk who in 1753 founded America's first whiskey distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania. Small batch, 91.2 proof, traditional sour mash process.

Each annual Shenk's Homestead vintage is produced alongside Bomberger's Declaration — together honoring both pillars of the founding distillery heritage. The 2024 is the most recent vintage, made using the traditional sour mash method: a portion of the previous batch's spent grain added to each new fermentation, ensuring pH consistency and flavor continuity between batches.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Substantial rye spice and sour mash grain character at 91.2 proof.
• Palate: Full-bodied with rye grain depth, balanced sweetness, and sour mash continuity.
• Finish: Warm and spicy with rye character fading cleanly.

Specs

• Producer: Michter's Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
• Release: 2024 — most recent vintage
• Style: Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey (substantial rye)
• ABV: 45.6% (91.2 proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who was John Shenk? John Shenk founded America's first whiskey distillery in 1753 in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania. Shenk's Homestead honors his founding rye-forward sour mash tradition.
• What's the difference between Shenk's and Bomberger's? Shenk's is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey with substantial rye at 91.2 proof. Bomberger's is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon at 108 proof. Both honor the same founding distillery lineage under different names.