Pinhook 7 Year Old Rye Whiskey – Straight Rye from Kentucky (750ml)

Pinhook 7 Year Old Rye Whiskey is a Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, meaning it is made from a mash bill of at least 51% rye, distilled in Kentucky, and aged for a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels. This specific expression from Pinhook has been aged for a full seven years, allowing for a deeper and more nuanced development of its flavors. The rye grain contributes the distinctive spicy, peppery, and often herbaceous notes, while the supporting grains (typically corn and malted barley) round out the profile with sweetness and body. The whiskey undergoes maturation in new, charred American oak barrels in Kentucky rickhouses, where the interaction with the wood imparts additional complexity, including vanilla, caramel, and a robust oak character. The seven years of aging mellow out some of the ryes initial intensity while enhancing its savory and sweet components. Pinhook is known for its focus on bottling exceptional single barrels or small batches, often at higher proofs and without chill filtration, ensuring a full-flavored and authentic rye whiskey experience.

Flavor Profile: Pronounced notes of baking spice, caramel, and toasted oak.

Pairs Well With: Smoked meats, strong cheeses, dark chocolate, pastrami sandwiches.

Pinhook is a small-batch whiskey that thrives on experimentation. With bold, unorthodox flavor twists and a robust profile, each release is a celebration of American craft distilling that challenges the conventional boundaries of bourbon.