Description
Spice Forward, Barrel Selected
Pinhook 5 Year Vertical “Spice Box” Bourbon #2985 is a single-barrel selection hand-picked by Master Blender Sean Josephs, the visionary behind Pinhook’s celebrated vertical series. Distilled at Castle & Key Distillery in Kentucky and aged five years in new charred oak, this expression is part of Pinhook’s ongoing commitment to transparency and terroir — releasing each vintage with the same mash bill and entry proof so whiskey lovers can track how time and barrel shape the spirit. Barrel #2985 was chosen for its bold, spice-forward character that exemplifies the “Spice Box” profile at its peak.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Cinnamon bark, cracked black pepper, toasted rye bread, vanilla bean, and a hint of dried orange peel
- Palate: Bold and full-proof — baking spice, caramel corn, dark cherry, clove, and a rich oak backbone with excellent heat and depth
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering pepper, toasted oak, and a sweet vanilla fade that balances the proof beautifully
Specs
- Distillery: Castle & Key Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Age: 5 Years
- Barrel: #2985
- Selected by: Master Blender Sean Josephs
- Series: Vertical Series — “Spice Box”
- Size: 750ml
- ABV: 57.1% / Proof: 114.2
A bold, barrel-selected expression from one of bourbon’s most exciting vertical programs — spice-driven, full-proof, and built for the serious collector.
