Each year, Pinhook releases a new vintage of its rye and bourbon expressions—sourced, blended, and bottled to reflect the best of what their barrels are showing. The 2024 Kentucky Straight Rye continues that tradition with a youthful, vibrant spirit that’s approachable yet complex.

Distilled at Castle & Key and aged just over 3 years, this small-batch rye is mash bill-driven (95% rye, 5% malted barley) and shows it: expect notes of mint, cracked pepper, orange peel, and a backbone of green spice and clove. There’s a freshness to the profile, lifted by cinnamon warmth and a subtle vanilla thread from the barrel. At around 98 proof, it’s flavorful without overwhelming heat, making it perfect for neat pours or stirred cocktails.

For fans of rye that leans bright and herbal rather than dark and brooding, Pinhook 2024 hits the mark—lively, precise, and made with a winemaker’s sense of vintage and balance.