{"product_id":"shenks-homestead-2026-release-kentucky-sour-mash-whiskey-750ml","title":"Shenk's Homestead 2026 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShenk's Homestead 2026 Release is a limited annual Kentucky sour mash whiskey from Michter's Legacy Series — a rye-forward expression partially finished in toasted French oak from the Vosges region, bottled at 91.2 proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of Michter's Legacy Series, Shenk's Homestead honors founder John Shenk and Kentucky whiskey roots dating to 1753. It is made using the traditional sour mash process and partially finished in toasted (never charred) French oak barrels from Vosges, air-seasoned for 24 months. Bottled at a balanced 91.2 proof, it offers a full-bodied profile of toffee, warm rye spice, and baking sweetness as a highly allocated annual release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted sugar, honey, and warm baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, nougat, dried fruit, and baked sugar with rye warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with cinnamon and herbal rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michter's (Legacy Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted French oak (Vosges, air-seasoned 24 months)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.2 (45.6% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 Limited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ewhiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof of Shenk's Homestead 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a Kentucky sour mash whiskey with a rye-forward profile, not officially classified as bourbon or rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat oak is used for finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is partially finished in toasted (not charred) French oak from the Vosges region, air-seasoned 24 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the proof of Shenk's Homestead 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is bottled at 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is this a bourbon?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, it is a Kentucky sour mash whiskey with a rye-forward profile, not officially classified as bourbon or rye.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What oak is used for finishing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is partially finished in toasted (not charred) French oak from the Vosges region, air-seasoned 24 months.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894230442352,"sku":"39383011648-26","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/shenks-homestead-2025-release-kentucky-sour-mash-whiskey-750ml-american-978.webp?v=1753829756","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/shenks-homestead-2026-release-kentucky-sour-mash-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}