This limited edition bottling is the 2023 edition of Pinhook's Vertical series of rye, which follows a single group of barrels selected from MGP distillery as they mature from 4 to 12 years, each named for a Kentucky racehorse. This expression made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley is matured a minimum 7 years and bottled at 105.12 proof.
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[lot # 15I12-I03 / serial # 1697] It is crafted with a mash bill of 95% rye & 5% malted barley; then aged for more than 7 years in American white oak barrels. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grain, candied fruit, wood & spices; while a sweet life adds notes of barley, caramel, brown sugar & oak; that led to a rich death with notes of caramelized brown sugar & rye spice. February 2023
[lot # 15I15-I08 / serial # 3361] It is crafted with a mash bill of 95% rye & 5% malted barley; then aged for more than 7 years in American white oak barrels. It has a delicate birth with notes of grain, candied fruit, wood & spice; while a rich life adds notes of candied pineapple, caramel, rye & oak; that led to a quick death. February 2023
[lot # 15I15-I02 / serial # 3339] It is crafted with a mash bill of 95% rye & 5% malted barley; then aged for more than 7 years in American white oak barrels. It has a delicate birth with notes of grain, fruit, wood & spice; while a woody life adds notes of oak; that led to a warm & spicy death with notes of rye spice. February 2023
Fantastic 7-year rye with prominent notes of pine, orange peel, caramel, and floral components. Big fan.
mint with subtle green tea, melange of baking spices, slight vanilla
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
