Pinhook Bohemian Bourbon

A little background

Each year, Pinhook releases a special vintage of small-batch bourbon and ryes. These releases are designed to present whiskey fans with their very best spirits instead of replicating specific flavor profiles. Each vintage is dedicated to a promising young American thoroughbred. The 2020 release is dedicated to Bohemian Bourbon, a chestnut filly. This bourbon was distilled, blended, and bottled at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Ky. The mashbill consists of 75% Corn, 15% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley. The spirit is bottled at 95 proof and MSRP is approximately $38.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Light Amber

Nose

The nose is sweet with faint hints of spice. Vanilla, butterscotch, corn, and oak notes are present.

Palate

The first sip has a medium viscosity and a burst of spice. Young oak and vanilla are the most prominent notes. The second sip reveals notes of corn, baking spice, and oak. The third sip starts with a slightly bitter citrus zest that transitions into faint hints of allspice and clove.

Finish

The finish is medium to long and pleasantly spicy. Corn, young oak, and vanilla are the most prominent notes. As the finish begins to fade, faint notes of cinnamon begin to appear.

In closing

The 2020 Pinhook Bohemian Bourbon is pleasantly unique. The nose is sweet and spicy. The vanilla and oak notes from the nose transition nicely into the palate. This spirit has a medium viscosity and a surprising rye-like spice. The finish is medium to long and aligns with the notes of the nose and palate. Overall, this special release is well balanced and would make a great addition to any collection.