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Pinhook

Vertical Series Bourbon 8 Year

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

Pinhook's Vertical Series Bourbon 8 Year is the fifth release in their nine-year Vertical Series, which follows a group of 1,350 MGP bourbon barrels as they age from four to twelve years. This 8-year-old bourbon offers a bright nose of orange curaçao, oloroso sherry, clove, and brown sugar, leading to a full palate of dark cherry, plum, cinnamon, and burnt sugar.


Bottled at 114.6 proof, it showcases a mash bill of 75% corn, 20.5% rye, and 4.5% malted barley.

About Pinhook

Pinhook Bourbon, founded in 2011, blends tradition with innovation in the world of American whiskey. Each year, the distillery releases a new vintage that highlights the unique characteristics of that season, inspired by the approach used in winemaking.


This concept sets Pinhook apart, focusing on capturing the authentic flavors of each batch rather than maintaining a consistent taste profile. The founders, including sommelier Sean Josephs, brought diverse expertise to the brand, merging a passion for whiskey with Kentucky's storied horse-racing traditions.

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