The Basics:

2022 Release

99 Proof

2+ year Age Stated

$40 MSRP

Nose:

Starfruit, clove, honey crisp apples, mint syrup, and honey.

Palate:

Honeydew melon, tart apple crisp, orange zest, burnt coconut flakes, and black pepper.

Finish:

Light mint, kiwi, corn syrup, and leather.

Final Thoughts:

The 2022 annual rye release from Pinhook Distillery was aged for 2 years at Castle and Key Distillery, and is named after the thoroughbred race horse, Rye Munny. The whiskey itself is 60% rye, 20% corn, and 20% malted barley, coming in at 99 proof. From start to finish, this rye carries a ton of fruit that I don’t find in most whiskies. Yes, there are bright pops of tart apple and oranges, but also fragrant notes of starfruit, kiwi, and coconut that bring something a bit different to the table. A sweet undertone of honey and mint make this an easy sipping rye either on its own or in a summer cocktail. For those who enjoy a more fruit forward rye rather than a spice bomb, you can’t go wrong with Pinhook’s latest release.