{"product_id":"pinhook-11-year-vertical-series-bourbon-2026-release","title":"Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon 2026 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon is a cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 57.2% ABV (114.4 proof), blended from just 62 barrels aged 11 years at Castle \u0026amp; Key Distillery. Unfiltered and non-chill processed, this 2026 release captures deep caramel, toasted oak, and warm baking spice — a serious pour for bourbon collectors chasing the next chapter of one of the industry's most talked-about aging experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinhook built its reputation on transparency and small-batch precision, and the Vertical Series is the brand's most ambitious project yet — a 13-year study following roughly 1,350 barrels of the same mash bill and fill date from four years old all the way to sixteen. Each annual release offers a snapshot of how the whiskey changes with time in the barrel, giving drinkers a rare chance to taste maturation in real time rather than guess at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e brown sugar sweetness, toasted oak, dried cherry, faint vanilla bean, light rye spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e caramel and dark toffee, warm cinnamon spice, baking chocolate, ripe stone fruit, oak tannin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, with lingering clove, char, and a dry oaky spice that builds pleasantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.2% (114.4 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75% Corn, 20.5% Rye, 4.5% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Blend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-Barrel Blend, Unfiltered, Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious bourbon collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e a must-have addition for anyone tracking the full Vertical Series from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat sipping by the fire:\u003c\/strong\u003e cask-strength proof and long finish make this one for slow, deliberate sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting the whiskey nerd in your life:\u003c\/strong\u003e a genuinely unique story bottle for someone who already has the \"usual\" bourbons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome bar centerpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e a standout pour for tastings, whiskey club nights, or side-by-side comparisons with earlier Vertical Series releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series good for sipping neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at 114.4 proof this bourbon is built for neat sipping or with a single ice cube to open up the caramel and spice notes. Its cask-strength intensity and long finish reward slow, patient tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Vertical Series different from other Pinhook bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vertical Series follows the same group of barrels every year as they age from four to sixteen years old, giving drinkers a rare look at how one whiskey evolves over time. This 11 Year release is a specific, limited snapshot of that journey and won't be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other cask-strength bourbons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy high-proof, barrel-forward bourbons like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof or Stagg, this release offers similar intensity with its own distinct MGP-sourced mash bill character. It's a great pick for anyone who wants cask strength without sacrificing balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon worth the price for casual drinkers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is more of a collector and enthusiast bottle given its limited 62-barrel blend and Vertical Series pedigree. For everyday sipping, it's still a rewarding pour, but the real value here is the story and rarity behind each annual release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinhook Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846960210214,"sku":"PINHOOK-11-YEAR-VERTICAL-GL29H7","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/Pinhook11YearVerticalSeriesStraightBourbon2026Release750mL.webp?v=1789578611","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/pinhook-11-year-vertical-series-bourbon-2026-release","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}