Pinhook Bourbon Country Cask Strength

MGP juice...batch proof...I've heard good things, what the heck? Nose - Smooth creams and vanillas over young cheap cheap oak notes. A touch of earth, perhaps some hay or straw. Taste - Butter, oat bran, young oak, vanilla...a bit different but no sharp notes, alcohol is well under control, good mouth feel. 50 bucks. At that price I can't recommend. This is just too young. This is too expensive. It's also not the sweet and oaky mix I like for mixing. This is for the adventurous with money to spend. I'm a bit disappointed given some hype I heard and the price point. That said it's pretty good if you're just comparing it to 3 year old bourbons. Actually very good for that standard.

Starts off strong with lots of butterscotch, like werthers originals but not as sweet, on the nose. There is also a faint hint of dried fruits, maybe raisins, along with some sweet corn. On the palate, the mouthfeel I kind of thin, which is surprising, but you get the same immediate hit of heat and baking spices like the orange label version, but the alcohol is almost nonexistent which is a nice surprise given the proof. Not overly complex, but absolutely enjoyable.

I really like the philosophy and plan that Pinhook is working with. I will continue to try their products, but they certainly display obvious traits of a young whiskey. With time, they'll shine, but at this point the barrel aged bourbon is going to need more time to round out the pallet and mouthfeel.

Spicy and flavorful high proof goodness. Spicy rye blends into a nutty mid palette. The nose is very appealing and the juice backs up the promise. Very pleased to see a barrel proof expression from this NDP. Hope to see more from them, especially juice that originates from Castle and Key.

Nose - heavy corn, slight hint of banana pudding, bits of vanilla and oak Palate - dominated by corn then an almost nutty taste on the toungue Finish - slight hint of caramel and dark chocolate. More age would do this bourbon wonders. Better overall with some drops of water.

Light caramel at the beginning, middle of the palate is light fruit (I get strawberries) and cask strength heat kicks in; but not overwhelming and not like rye spice, then it finishes off (rather quickly)to light oak.