| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Age Statement | 5 Years |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 57% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $55.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-06-28 |
Pinhook ‘Bourbon War’ Vertical Series 5 Year Review
Here's an ongoing experiment bourbon lovers can geek out over. Pinhook’s Vertical Series tracks the evolution of 1,350 barrels of sourced MGP bourbon, releasing a 150-barrel batch from that lot each year. This, the second of nine planned releases, shows a distinctive change from last year's release. Twelve extra months in barrel have transformed light, tropical aromas to heady, ripe fruit. The extra time in barrel has also brought the spice of the high-rye mash bill to the fore and added rich, caramel notes. Let's see what next year brings!
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