Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey

It’s so unfortunate this liquid did not live up to the billing. I don’t know the previous releases but I found it difficult pulling anything from this one. I got mint on the palate and struggled after that. The finish was listless and boring. Truly a disappointment from the Micther’s people.

Pleasant nose of fruit, apples, apricots and more. Continues on the taste with more apples and finish as smooth as silk. Good!

Shenks 2022 91.2 proof Rich French toast crust color the nose is super fruit with hints of apricot, blueberry, and apple. Boom first sip is a flavor explosion lots of flavors hitting all at once. Falling away to a subtle relaxing finish with notes of dark chocolate and apple. Second sip blueberry bomb pop (think just the base) along with ripe apple (think warm and soft but not rotten or baked). The surprise here is the flavor power at 91 proof and the ability to cover the palate even though it has a super light mouthfeel.

Nose is minty and a slight sweet orange, pepper and sweet, maple, drinks higher proof only 91.5 but like a 103