Pinhook (CJS Beverage Corp; distilled at Castle & Key) · KY · rye whiskey
Pinhook Kentucky Straight Rye
- Distillery
- Pinhook (CJS Beverage Corp; distilled at Castle & Key), KY
- Style
- rye whiskey
- Mashbill
- 60% rye, 20% corn, 20% malted barley
- Proof
- 100
- Age
- 4 years
- Suggested price
- about $42.99
What to expect
Pinhook's yearly-vintage Kentucky straight rye from an unusual custom mashbill (60% rye, 20% corn, 20% malted barley) distilled at Castle & Key. The 2026 vintage is over 4 years old and bottled unfiltered at 100 proof, with green apple, mint, clove and vanilla, then baked pear, black licorice, caramel and cinnamon per Pinhook.
Expected notes: Green apple, Mint, Clove, Vanilla, Pear, Anise, Caramel.
Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.
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