Distiller Notes
Pinhook’s 2022 flagship rye. Distilled at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY; blended by Pinhook Co-Founder and Master Blender, Sean Josephs. Mash bill of 60% rye, 20% malted barley, and 20% corn. Aged a minimum of 2 years. All non-GMO and locally sourced grains; proofed with ground-fed, limestone-filtered spring water. Bright aromas of pear, clove, walnut, and honeycomb precede a palate of baked apple, black pepper, and toffee. Non-chill filtered; 49.5% ABV.The Pinhook ethos aims to produce the best whiskey in each and every vintage. This “winemaker’s approach” to whiskey highlights unique attributes of mature barrels at a proof where the blend drinks best. This year’s core rye leans into a distinctive floral and fruity front palate before transitioning to classic rye spice.
Known for its peppery, spicy bite, Rye serves as the ideal base for cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. In order for a spirit to be labeled an American Rye Whiskey, the mash bill must be comprised of at least 51% rye grain. The remainder of the mash is most often a combination of malted barley, wheat or corn. After distillation is complete, the spirit is transferred to unused, charred white oak barrels for a minimum of two years, though many producers choose to age longer.
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