{"product_id":"shenks-homestead-2025-release-kentucky-sour-mash-whiskey","title":"Shenk's Homestead 2025 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003c!-- Product Description --\u003e \u003ch2\u003eShenk’s Homestead 2025 Release | Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey – 91.2 Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Shenk’s Homestead\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout in Michter’s Legacy Series, honoring founder John Shenk and Kentucky’s whiskey roots dating back to 1753. Crafted using the traditional sour mash process, this rye-forward release is partially finished in \u003cstrong\u003etoasted French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Vosges region—air-seasoned for 24 months and never charred.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottled at a balanced \u003cstrong\u003e91.2 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shenk’s offers a full-bodied profile filled with toffee, warm rye spice, and lingering baking sweetness. A limited annual release, this expression delivers refined depth and historical significance for serious whiskey enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted sugar, honey, and warm baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, nougat, dried fruit, and baked sugar with rye warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and creamy mid-palate with soft spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant finish with cinnamon and herbal rye notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy Shenk’s Homestead 2025 at Wooden Cork?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLegacy Series Exclusive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual release paying homage to Michter’s early roots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Oak Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted Vosges oak imparts subtle spice and creamy texture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRye-Forward Sour Mash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive grain bill for bold, yet balanced spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Allocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited distribution—ideal for collectors and aficionados\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.6% (91.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted French Oak (Vosges, air-seasoned 24 months)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter’s (Legacy Series)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e   .faq-section .faq-item {     border-top: 1px solid #ccc;     padding: 12px 0;     cursor: pointer;     position: relative;   }   .faq-section .faq-item:hover {     background-color: #f9f9f9;   }   .faq-section .faq-item::after {     content: '▼';     position: absolute;     right: 0;     transition: transform 0.3s ease;   }   .faq-section .faq-answer {     display: none;     padding-top: 8px;   }   .faq-section .faq-item.open::after {     transform: rotate(-180deg);   }   .faq-section .faq-item.open .faq-answer {     display: block;   } \u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e❓ What is the ABV of Shenk’s Homestead 2025?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eThe whiskey is bottled at 45.6% ABV, which equals 91.2 proof.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e❓ Is this a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eNo. Shenk’s is a Kentucky sour mash whiskey with a rye-forward profile, not officially classified as bourbon or rye.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e❓ What oak is used for finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eShenk’s is partially finished in toasted (not charred) French oak barrels from the Vosges region, seasoned for 24 months.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e❓ Is this a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003eYes. 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