Pinhook (CJS Beverage Corp; distilled at Castle & Key) · KY · bourbon
Pinhook Vertical Series Bourbon (Bourbon War)
- Distillery
- Pinhook (CJS Beverage Corp; distilled at Castle & Key), KY
- Style
- bourbon
- Mashbill
- 75% corn, 20.5% rye, 4.5% malted barley (MGP)
- Proof
- 114.4 (varies by batch)
- Age
- 11 years
- Suggested price
- about $109.99
What to expect
An annual release that follows a lot of 1,350 MGP bourbon barrels from age 4 to 16, one year older each vintage. The 2026 release is 11 years old, blended from 62 barrels at 114.4 proof. Pinhook cites burnt orange peel, molasses and cedar, then strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond and candied cinnamon.
Expected notes: Orange peel, Molasses, Cedar, Strawberry, Crème brûlée, Almond, Cinnamon.
Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.
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