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Bourbon Review: Pinhook Collaboration Series No. 2 Bourbon

We review Pinhook Collaboration Series No. 2 Bourbon, produced by the whiskey brand in collaboration with brewmaster and Vice President of Brooklyn Brewery Garrett Oliver.

OVERALL RATING

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Pinhook Collaboration Series No. 2 Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

made from 75% corn, 20% rye and 5% malted barley, clocking in at 118.9 proof. It’s aged four years. Find a 750mL bottle in many national markets at $99.99.
Appearance:
This liquid is amber with a copper cast, which beads and slowly forms fat tears.
Nose:
Sawn wood, caramel and sweet peppermint tickle the nose at first whiff. Stone fruit and pecan pick up next, joined by a hint of clove.
Palate:
Fiery on the attack, fruit blooms into peach on the mid palate. Loads of spice coat the tongue – clove, cinnamon oil and black pepper. The spices linger on the finish with a brief whisper of chocolate before tannic bitterness is the last to go.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a rich and chewy whiskey. If you like concentrated flavors and long finishes, this is for you. A drop of water helps to lift up the layers so you can really taste everything happening. I look forward to seeing what Pinhook does with this program, and what other esteemed collaborators they find along the way.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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