Henry McKenna Sour Mash Bourbon

Standard Sour Mash Bourbon made to the recipe of Draperstown Ireland/UK immigrant Henry McKenna in Kentucky since 1855. 40% ABV aged for 4 years in cask.

Caramel, vanilla of oak flavours balance gracefully the sweet corn grain flavours now produced by Heaven Hill Distillery Kentucky.

Ideal neat or a cocktail, also suitable for mixing with ginger or soda.

Available in Gift Box of McKenna's home town in Derry also.

Henry McKenna was an Irish immigrant from Ballinascreen/Draperstown in Co Derry who arrived Kentucky, USA in 1839 and established his distillery in the 1850s. He was known for producing sour mash whiskey, which is a process where you use a portion of spent mash from a previous distillation to start the fermentation of new mash (similar to how sourdough bread works). This helps maintain consistency and control the pH.

There are various stories and marketing legends associated with Henry McKenna bourbon, particularly around its quality standards and aging practices. The brand has been marketed with historical narratives about McKenna's commitment to quality and this Henry McKenna Sour Mash bourbon is based on the recipe that he took from his home town in Ireland/UK in 1830s.