The Shenk’s Homestead brand is part of Michter’s Legacy Series, which also includes Bomberger’s Declaration and is intended to honor the brand’s history. The name originates from the company’s founder John Shenk, and according to the company, “in 1753, Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded Shenk’s distillery, which was later renamed Bomberger’s Distillery in the 1800s before having its name changed once again to Michter’s Distillery in the mid-20th Century.” It has been released annually since 2018.