Tasted at Saratoga Whiskey Club Tasting # 72 - Michter's. We were exceedingly fortunate to have both Andrea Wilson (GM and Master of Distillation) and Dan McKee (Master Distiller) on the Zoom with our club. From Michter's: 2020 Release Shenk’s is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Following the success of the 2019 Shenk’s 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. The price shown is the official retail price. This bottle is already selling for $250-$300.