Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2022

The mouthfeel on this one is very thick, almost syrup like.  Oak is somewhat dominant throughout while baking spices and chocolate eclairs amp up the fun factor.  Caramel lends its sweetness and chocolate covered espresso beans remind me immediately of the French Oak influence.  Golden Graham’s cereal combines with toasted orange peel, figs and dates.  I’m happy that I’m able to find fruit flavors in this one because Michter’s bourbons are typically absent of them. There is one bad trait hiding within though.  I can pick up on some green wood notes that hide behind the French Oak notes and it gives it a bit of astringency every now and then.  It’s like a small portion of a 2-year-old barrel got blended into the entire vat by mistake. -Mike & Mike