{"product_id":"shenks-homestead-2026-kentucky-sour-mash-whiskey","title":"Shenk's Homestead 2026 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  single-whiskey-page-product-description-new\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" id=\"fareharbor-cartframe\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShenk's Homestead 2026 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Sour Mash Whiskey | 45.6% ABV | 91.2 Proof | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Small Batch | Limited 2026 Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShenk’s Homestead 2026 balances rye spice with caramel malted barley, which brings a caramel bread pudding note to the whiskey. Some of the fully matured whiskey receives a finish in French oak barrels that are toasted but not charred. The wood comes from France’s Vosges region and is air-dried for 24 months before barrel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 release also uses American oak seasoned outdoors for 60 months. Together, the grain selection and barrel treatments produce a toasty profile of graham cracker, caramel, stone fruit, and baking spice. Shenk’s is part of Michter’s Legacy Series, honoring John Shenk’s Pennsylvania distillery, founded in 1753.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graham cracker and caramel with warm spice and ripe stone fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toasty and rich, with toffee, stone fruit, and baking spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lingering sweetness balanced by well-integrated spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaramel malted barley adds a bread pudding note alongside the rye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA portion is finished in toasted, uncharred Vosges French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cooperage includes American oak air-dried for five years before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn annual Legacy Series release with its own grain and barrel selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart neat to explore the graham cracker and stone fruit. Add a few drops of water to soften the spice, or pour over a large ice cube for a cooler, slower sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the 2026 Shenk’s release distinctive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichter’s highlights caramel malted barley, a toasted French oak finish for some of the whiskey, and American oak seasoned for 60 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes “sour mash” mean the whiskey tastes sour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It describes a production method in which some previously distilled mash, called setback, is added to the next batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is Shenk’s Homestead 2026?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s bottled at 91.2 proof, or 45.6% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the French oak charred or toasted?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe French oak finishing barrels are toasted only. The wood is air-dried for 24 months before the barrels are made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Shenk's Homestead 2026 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Shenk's Homestead 2026 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51347979632865,"sku":"039383011648","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Shenk_sHomestead2026ReleaseKentuckySourMashWhiskey750mL.webp?v=1793984142","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/shenks-homestead-2026-kentucky-sour-mash-whiskey","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}