Crafted in Kentucky and drawn from just 20 barrels, Pinhook’s Vertical Series Rye 9 Year represents the rarest installment yet in this celebrated aging journey. Distilled from 95% rye and 5% malted barley and bottled at 111.2 proof, this expression captures the bold complexity that only time can reveal. This ninth-year vintage is part of Pinhooks experimental Vertical Series, which follows the evolution of a single lot of MGP–sourced rye whiskey from four to sixteen years.

The aroma opens with a heady bouquet of candied licorice, toasted oatmeal cookie, clove, and burnt toffee. On the palate, it unfolds with lush layers of baked apricot, lychee, candied cinnamon, and a delicate undercurrent of lavender honey. Its rich, textured, and deeply expressive, a clear evolution from its award-winning predecessor that earned Platinum at the SIP Awards and Double Platinum at the Ascot Awards.

This limited release is ideal for sipping neat to fully appreciate its depth and aromatic nuance. Designed for whiskey collectors and rye enthusiasts alike, the 9 Year is a definitive showcase of how careful maturation elevates character, building anticipation for the next chapters in Pinhooks thirteen-year Vertical Series saga.