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Michter’s is launching two new Legacy Series Whiskeys

Michter’s is launching two new Legacy Series Whiskeys

By Christopher Osburn Published March 30, 2026

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Michter’s is known for both its flagship whiskeys and limited releases. The brand recently announced two limited-edition whiskeys coming in April: 2026 Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash and 2026 Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

The Michter’s Legacy Series

These two annual whiskey releases are part of The Michter’s Legacy Series and are made to pay homage to the history of Michter’s. Back in the mid-1700s, a Swiss Mennonite farmer named John Shenk founded Shenk’s Distillery in Pennsylvania. It would later be renamed Bomberger’s Distiller in the 1800s before being renamed Michter’s Distillery.

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According to the brand, the 2026 Shenk’s Homestead release is bottled at 91.2 proof and rye-forward, but features caramel malted barley. The result is a multi-layered expression featuring notes of rye, bread pudding, baking spices, and oak.

The brand describes Bomberger’s Declaration as a complex, memorable 108-proof whiskey centered on notes of oak, cherries, baking spices, and more.

“Each year our production team looks forward to working on these special releases of Shenk’s and Bomberger’s,” Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco says.

“They really highlight the creativity of our distillers. While there is a commonality in each of these whiskeys from year to year, every release is a bit different because of experimentation done at the distillery.”

Where can I buy them?

Both Shenk’s Homestead and Bomberger’s Declaration will be available at select retailers. Shenk’s will retail for $110 per 750ml bottle, and Bomberger’s will retail for $120 per 750ml bottle. For more information on the Michter’s Legacy Series and other releases, visit Michters.com.

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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