{"product_id":"shenks-homestead-sour-mash-whiskey-2024-release","title":"Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey - 2024 Release","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eShenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 2024 Release is a highly limited small-batch whiskey produced by Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Released as part of Michter's annual Legacy Series alongside Bomberger's Declaration, this bottling honors John Shenk, who founded the historic Pennsylvania distillery in 1753 that would later become Michter's. It is produced according to the traditional sour mash process, where a portion of the previously distilled mash ('setback') is added into the subsequent batch to ensure flavor consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpirit Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 edition features a grain bill with a substantial amount of rye, incorporating malted rye and, for the first time in the release's history, caramel malt to add an exceptional creaminess. A portion of the whiskey was aged in specialty French oak barrels sourced from the Vosges region of France, which were air-dried for 24 months and toasted to Michter's exact specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour: Dark amber with a burnished copper glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAroma: Rich crème brûlée and toffee aromas mingled with baking spices, fresh citrus, vanilla, and a touch of toasted French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate: Smooth, herbaceous, and rye-forward with notes of sweet honey, candied fruit, dried apricot, and dark chocolate, underpinned by a creamy nougat character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody: Viscous and remarkably smooth, delivering an elevated mouthfeel and depth that punch above its proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish: Smooth and creamy with velvety warmth, leaving lingering traces of lingering baking spices, nougat, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eABV: Bottled at 45.6% (91.2 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release received substantial praise from American whiskey critics for its grain innovation and barrel-aging techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritical Distinction: Highly rated by reviewers (earning an 8\/10 \"Excellent\" on major platforms), who celebrated its rich flavor profile and seamless integration of sweetness and spice despite its moderate proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInnovation Milestone: Recognized within the industry as a standout expression for its inaugural use of caramel malt and Vosges French oak, which added a unique depth to the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"300040 - Charton-Hobbs Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42453822144599,"sku":"808740-2024","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Shenks2024sourmash.jpg?v=1786376765","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/shenks-homestead-sour-mash-whiskey-2024-release","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}