Michter’s Releases 2025 Legacy Series Whiskeys Shenk’s & Bomberger’s Declaration
Michter’s Distillery has announced the 2025 releases of two whiskies from its Legacy Series: Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
In 1753, Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded Shenk’s distillery in Pennsylvania. This distillery was later renamed Bomberger’s Distillery in the 1800s before its name changed again to Michter’s Distillery in the mid-20th Century. It is this heritage that the Michter’s Legacy Series honors.
Each release of Shenk’s and Bomberger’s differs from those of previous years. Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee had the following to say about this years release of Shenk’s: “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.”
As for this years Bomberger’s Declaration release, Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson commented: “I’m so happy with the result. Once again Chinquapin barrels have contributed to the hallmark flavor of Bomberger’s Declaration. 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.”
Shenk’s is bottled at 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) and has a suggested retail price of $110. Bomberger’s is bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV) and has a suggested retail price of $120. Both will be available beginning this July.
Source: prnewswire.com.