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Michter’s releases two legacy whiskeys packed with flavor and heritage

Micher's is releasing two historic, timeless whiskeys

By Christopher Osburn Jul 6, 2025 5:28 PM

Michter's — Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon Michter’s

If you’re already a fan of Michter’s iconic whiskeys like Michter’s US-1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Michter’s US-1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon, or the iconic Michter’s 10-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, you’ll be excited to learn about the popular brand’s two new releases set to hit store shelves this month.

Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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This month, the distillery will release two whiskeys in its Michter’s Legacy Series: Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

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The two whiskeys are named after a Swiss-born Mennonite farmer named John Shenk, who founded Shenk’s Distillery in Pennsylvania in 1753. It was later renamed the Bomberger’s Distillery in the 1800s before finally being named the Michter’s Distillery in the middle of the 20th century.

Both whiskeys rely on wood science and maturation for their unique, timeless flavor profiles. This is especially true with the Bomberger’s Declaration.

“I’m so happy with the result. Once again Chinquapin barrels have contributed to the hallmark flavor of Bomberger’s Declaration,” Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson says.

“For this year’s release we used a spectrum of different barrels constructed from wood naturally seasoned outdoors in varying cases from 18 months to 3 years to 4 years to 5 years thus changing the chemistry of the oak’s contributions during aging. The result is a bold and multi-dimensional experience to savor and enjoy.”

“I really enjoy the bold and lingering baking spice notes in the 2025 Shenk’s release. Some of it was finished in French oak toasted, but not charred barrels crafted from wood grown in the Vosges forest, and this helped to accentuate the character of the rye in this whiskey,” Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee says.

Where can I buy them?

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This whiskey duo is available this month at select retailers. Shenk’s Homestead has a suggested retail price of $110, and Bomberger’s Declaration has a suggested retail price of $120.

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