Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon – 114.4 Proof (57.2% ABV) | 750ml

Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon is the 2026 release in Pinhook’s ongoing Bourbon Vertical Series, a limited annual project following the evolution of the same group of bourbon barrels as they mature from four through sixteen years. At 11 years old, this vintage offers a mature expression of the whiskey, blended from just 62 barrels and bottled at cask strength.

Bottled at 114.4 proof (57.2% ABV), the 2026 Vertical Series Bourbon showcases a rich combination of burnt orange peel, molasses, white pepper, cedar, ripe strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond, and candied cinnamon. The whiskey is non-chill filtered, allowing its full texture and character to remain in the bottle.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brand: Pinhook
Expression: Vertical Series Bourbon 11 Year
Release: 2026
Age: 11 Years
Origin: United States
Bourbon Source: MGP
Barrel Selection: 62 Barrels
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 20.5% Rye, 4.5% Malted Barley
Alcohol Content: 57.2% ABV / 114.4 Proof
Bottle Size: 750ml
Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
Style: Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Process & Production

The Pinhook Bourbon Vertical Series follows a single group of approximately 1,350 bourbon barrels with similar fill dates and the same mash bill as they mature from four to sixteen years old. Each year, Pinhook selects a portion of these barrels and blends and proofs them to showcase the whiskey at that particular stage of maturation.

For the 2026 release, the whiskey has reached 11 years of age and was blended from 62 barrels. The officially listed mash bill is 75% corn, 20.5% rye, and 4.5% malted barley. It is bottled at 114.4 proof, or 57.2% ABV, without chill filtration.

The Vertical Series began with its inaugural four-year release in 2019 and is designed to demonstrate how the same underlying bourbon evolves with additional years of maturation. The 2026 edition represents the 11-year point in that continuing progression.

Appearance

Deep amber with rich copper tones, reflecting its extended maturation and high-proof presentation.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Burnt orange peel, molasses, white pepper, and aromatic cedar create a rich and layered opening.

Palate: Ripe strawberry and crème brûlée combine with toasted almond and candied cinnamon, bringing together fruit, caramelized sweetness, spice, and mature oak.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering cinnamon, toasted almond, cedar, and seasoned oak character.

What Makes It Special

The 2026 Pinhook Vertical Series Bourbon offers the opportunity to experience the same underlying barrel project at its 11-year stage. Rather than simply releasing different batches each year, Pinhook follows the evolution of the original barrel group and creates a new annual expression to highlight how the whiskey changes with age.

Only 62 barrels were selected for this particular 2026 blend, and the bourbon is presented at a substantial 114.4 proof without chill filtration. The combination of extended maturation, high proof, and the 75% corn/20.5% rye/4.5% malted barley mash bill gives this release a rich profile of fruit, confectionery sweetness, spice, and oak.

How to Enjoy

• Neat to experience the full cask-strength profile

• With a few drops of water to open the whiskey

• Over a large ice cube

• In a high-proof Old Fashioned

• In a Manhattan

• As part of a bourbon-forward whiskey cocktail

For a tasting comparison, the Vertical Series is particularly suited to sampling alongside earlier releases to explore how the same barrel group develops as it gains additional years of maturation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon?
It is the 2026 release in Pinhook’s Bourbon Vertical Series, an 11-year-old straight bourbon made from a selection of the original barrel group being followed throughout the series.

What proof is Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon?
The 2026 release is bottled at 114.4 proof, equivalent to 57.2% ABV.

What is the mash bill?
The official mash bill is 75% corn, 20.5% rye, and 4.5% malted barley.

How old is the 2026 Pinhook Vertical Series Bourbon?
This release is 11 years old. It is part of a multi-year project following the same group of bourbon barrels from four through sixteen years of age.

How many barrels were used for the 2026 release?
The 2026 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon was blended from 62 barrels.

Is Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon chill filtered?
No. Pinhook describes the Vertical Series as non-chill filtered.

What are the tasting notes?
The 2026 release features burnt orange peel, molasses, white pepper, cedar, ripe strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond, and candied cinnamon.

What size bottle is the 2026 release?
The Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon is bottled in a 750ml format.

Brand Story

Pinhook combines American whiskey with a longstanding connection to horse racing and Kentucky culture. The brand's Vertical Series takes that philosophy into the whiskey itself by following a single group of barrels over many years rather than treating each vintage as an entirely separate project.

The Bourbon Vertical Series began in 2019 with a four-year-old release. Each subsequent vintage represents another year of maturation, allowing whiskey enthusiasts to follow the changes in flavor, texture, oak influence, and overall character as the barrels continue toward the planned sixteen-year endpoint. The 2026 release marks the 11-year chapter of that progression.