MGP
Pinhook
55.6%
9 Years
Released in 2025, this is the sixth rye release in Pinhook's Vertical Series. For its Vertical Series, Pinhook has taken a group of MGP rye barrels and continues to release a batch of them each year, one year older than the previous batch. This allows fans to taste the effects of age on the whiskey without other variables involved. 2025's release is a blend of 20 barrels — 12 fewer than 2024's 8-year-old release.
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The nose comes with some heat but is oh so decadent, deep, dark and rich. Peaches and cream, espresso, cinnamon, gingerbread, banana pudding.
The palate is very spice-forward with some drying tannin. Plenty of clove, powdered ginger, spearmint, anise and allspice, plus leather, black cherry, espresso, oak, tannin and caramel.
The finish brings a deep chocolate brownie batter note, plus malted milk balls, more espresso, dill, cracked pepper and cinnamon.
Pinhook's latest Vertical Series rye whiskey release is a delicious, full and rich rye whiskey. It's a total spice bomb with plenty of candied sweetness and oak influence for balance.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
