2020 Release Shenks is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Following the success of the 2019 Shenks release, where some Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) barrels were utilized during maturation, the 2020 release utilizes a greater percentage of whiskey aged in Chinquapin Oak in each batch. The wood has been naturally air dried and seasoned for at least 3 years. The longer seasoning combined with our specified toast and char allows the oak aromas and characters specific to Chinquapin oak to fully express themselves.

Region:
Kentucky

Origin:

United States

Type:

Whiskey

Volume:
750ml

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Marmalade bitterness, apples and custard, and toasty oak, with a good dusting of baking spice.
Palate: Earthy vanilla pod, more apple zing, and grassy oak, with touches of wood char and brown sugar.
Finish: Cherry jam on a warming finish of cocoa and herbaceous rye.