Pinhook Bourbon Collaboration Series Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Pinhook Bourbon Collaboration Series Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a bold, premium American whiskey release crafted for serious bourbon fans and collectors alike. Bottled at a robust 52% ABV (104 proof) and presented in standard 750ml bottles, this Double Oak bourbon showcases Pinhook’s continued focus on modern, thoughtfully produced Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with elevated flavor and structure.

As part of the Pinhook Collaboration Series, this release highlights a Double Oak maturation process, meaning the bourbon undergoes secondary aging in a second oak barrel to enhance depth, richness, and complexity. Double Oak bourbon is known for amplifying notes of toasted oak, vanilla, caramel, spice, and char while maintaining balance—making this style especially appealing to whiskey enthusiasts who enjoy bold, wood‑forward profiles.

Crafted in Kentucky, the heart of American bourbon production, this Pinhook release meets the legal standards of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, ensuring time-honored distilling practices, new charred oak barrels, and a minimum aging requirement. The elevated 52% ABV provides a full‑bodied mouthfeel and concentrated flavor, making this bourbon suitable for both sipping neat and enjoying with a few drops of water to open up the aromatics.

The 750ml bottle format makes this release ideal for collectors, gift buyers, and cocktail enthusiasts who value premium bourbon with character. As a collaboration series bottling, availability may be limited, adding to the appeal for fans seeking unique, small‑batch American whiskey expressions.

Whether you’re a fan of high‑proof bourbon, Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon, or limited‑release Pinhook whiskey, the Pinhook Bourbon Collaboration Series Double Oak stands out as a compelling option within today’s premium bourbon market.

About Pinhook Bourbon:

Pinhook Bourbon is a Kentucky-based whiskey brand known for its “vintage approach” to blending, inspired by the wine industry. Rather than aiming for a consistent flavor profile year after year, Pinhook crafts unique annual releases that showcase the best qualities of that specific year’s barrels.

The “Pinhooking” Concept

The brand’s name and philosophy are rooted in a Kentucky horse racing tradition.

• Definition: “Pinhooking” is the practice of buying young thoroughbreds, overseeing their development, and selling them once they reach racing maturity.
• Whiskey Parallel: Pinhook applies this to whiskey by selecting promising young barrels, nurturing them through the aging process, and blending them at their peak.
• The Labels: Each annual release is dedicated to a promising thoroughbred from Bourbon Lane Stables. The labels feature the horse’s name and statistics, with designs inspired by the bright colors of jockey silks.  

Distillation & Production

• Early Sourcing: From its founding in 2010 until 2017, Pinhook exclusively sourced its whiskey from MGP in Indiana.
• Castle & Key Distillery: Since 2017, Pinhook has distilled its own proprietary mash bills at the historic Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. This site was originally the abandoned Old Taylor Distillery.
• Master Blender: Blends are developed by co-founder and Master Blender Sean Josephs, a certified sommelier who uses his wine background to guide the vintage-driven process.  

Key Whiskey Series

Pinhook offers several distinct lines, often categorized by the color of their hand-dipped wax seals.

Series
Description

Flagship Bourbon
An annual “everyday sipper” release, typically aged around 3 years and bottled at ~100 proof.

High Proof
A limited annual release of select barrels blended for higher complexity and bottled at or near cask strength.

Vertical Series
A multi-year experiment following a single group of barrels as they age. Releases occur annually (e.g., 4-year, 5-year, etc.) to show how time affects the flavor.

Artist Series
Limited bottlings featuring commissioned artwork inspired by the whiskey’s specific story.

Typical Flavor Profiles

Because each year is a unique vintage, tasting notes vary. However, common themes include:

• Core Notes: Vanilla, caramel, and baking spices.
• Recent Vintages: The 2024 Flagship Bourbon features notes of banana bread, butterscotch, and red apple, while the 2025 vintage showcases tropical fruit, honey, and clove.

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