Wednesday, October 02, 2024

MICHTER'S LAUNCHES ITS LATEST LEGACY BOTTLINGS IN THE UK

The Kentucky based Michter’s Distillery, has announced the UK launch of its two latest Legacy Series bottlings.

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash 2024 Edition (45.6% ABV) and Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon 2024 Edition (54% ABV) take their names from the first two owners of the original distillery site that went on to be known as Michter’s.

Michter's launches its latest Legacy bottlings in the UK

In 1753, Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded Shenk’s distillery in Pennsylvania. The distillery was later renamed Bomberger’s Distillery in the 1800s - after Abraham Bomberger, before its name changed again to Michter’s Distillery in the mid-20th Century.

Named for the original distillery founder, Shenk’s Homestead is crafted using the traditional Sour Mash process, whereby a portion of the previously distilled whiskey mash is added into the next batch.

Shenk’s Homestead contains rye whiskey that was matured in French oak casks, which was naturally air-dried and seasoned for 24 months before being toasted to Michter’s exacting specifications. This release also includes whiskey with unique grains in the recipe, including malted rye and caramel malt, to offer a smooth creaminess to complement the rye-forward herbaceous and spice qualities.

Named after the distillery’s second owner, Bomberger’s Declaration is a Kentucky straight Bourbon matured in Chinquapin oak, which was naturally air-dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted and charred to Michter’s exacting specifications. This whiskey also includes Bourbon with malted rye in the recipe, resulting in a bold and vibrant whiskey with many layers of rich complexity.

Commenting on the launch, Andrea Wilson, Michter’s Master of Maturation, said: “This year’s release of Shenk’s and Bomberger’s is a reflection of the passion the team has for making exciting whiskeys with a thoughtful touch of exploration.”

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash 2024 Edition and Bomberger’s Declaration Bourbon 2024 Edition, will be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP: £120 each.


Posted by Steve Rush