{"product_id":"shenks-homestead-sour-mash-whiskey","title":"Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey - 2025 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eShenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 2025 Release is an annual limited-batch expression produced by Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Released as part of Michter's acclaimed Legacy Series alongside Bomberger's Declaration, it pays tribute to John Shenk, who founded the historic Pennsylvania distillery in 1753 that eventually became known as Michter's. The whiskey is made according to the traditional sour mash process, where a portion of previously distilled mash (\"setback\") is added to the next batch to ensure flavor consistency. Featuring a rye-heavy grain bill, it sits as a unique hybrid that is neither strictly a bourbon nor a standard rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpirit Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release utilizes specialized cooperage techniques, combining a portion of whiskey finished in toasted (never charred) French oak barrels from the Vosges region—air-dried for 24 months—alongside components matured in 60-month air-dried American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gold to dark amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inviting notes of brown sugar, honey, caramel, and toasted sugar, accented by baking spices (cinnamon and clove) and soft rye warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, buttery, and sweet on the attack with flavors of toffee, butterscotch, nougat, and milk chocolate, balanced by dried fruit notes of figs, dates, and apricots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full-bodied and viscous with a soft, creamy mid-palate that carries its proof smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth and medium-to-long with lingering cinnamon, subtle herbal rye spice, and sweet dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45.6% (91.2 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 iteration earned strong recognition from American whiskey critics for its refined balance and approachable proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reviewers praised the release for seamlessly pairing a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel with rye-driven baking spices, rating it as a standout entry in the Legacy Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Innovation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Celebrated for its intelligent use of French Vosges oak and extended air-dried American oak, which impart subtle tannins and sweetness without overwhelming the delicate spirit profile.\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":42411905089623,"sku":"808740","price":299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Shenk_s-Homestead-Sour-Mash-Whiskey.jpg?v=1765913197","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/shenks-homestead-sour-mash-whiskey","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}