{"product_id":"pinhook-11-year-vertical-series-bourbon-2026","title":"Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey | 57.2% ABV | 114.4 Proof | 750mL | 11 Years | 2026 Release | 75% Corn, 20.5% Rye, 4.5% Malted Barley | 62-Barrel Blend | Cask Strength | Unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release is the latest chapter in Pinhook’s ambitious \u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Vertical Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 13-year project following the evolution of the same group of whiskey barrels as they mature from four to sixteen years old. The 2026 release reaches \u003cstrong\u003e11 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e and is blended from just \u003cstrong\u003e62 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, then bottled unfiltered at cask strength at \u003cstrong\u003e114.4 proof (57.2% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vertical Series began with a group of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,350 bourbon barrels sourced from MGP\u003c\/strong\u003e with similar fill dates and the same mash bill. Those barrels have been aging at \u003cstrong\u003eCastle \u0026amp; Key Distillery in Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Pinhook selecting and blending a portion each year to showcase how the whiskey changes as it gains another year of maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe officially disclosed mash bill is \u003cstrong\u003e75% corn, 20.5% rye, and 4.5% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 11 years old, the 2026 vintage develops a mature balance of rich sweetness, fruit, spice, and oak, with Pinhook highlighting burnt orange peel, molasses, white pepper, cedar, ripe strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond, and candied cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burnt orange peel, molasses, white pepper, and aromatic cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond, candied cinnamon, rich caramelized sweetness, and mature oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering candied cinnamon, toasted almond, cedar, dark sweetness, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2026 release\u003c\/strong\u003e of Pinhook’s long-running Bourbon Vertical Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for \u003cstrong\u003e11 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended from only \u003cstrong\u003e62 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for this specific vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e114.4 proof (57.2% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered at cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial mash bill of \u003cstrong\u003e75% corn, 20.5% rye, and 4.5% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from bourbon originally sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eMGP\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vertical Series barrels have been \u003cstrong\u003eaged at Castle \u0026amp; Key Distillery in Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a single group of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,350 barrels being followed from four through sixteen years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach annual release is blended and proofed independently to showcase the whiskey at that specific point in its maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial 2026 flavor profile includes \u003cstrong\u003eburnt orange peel, molasses, white pepper, cedar, strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond, and candied cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented with Pinhook’s signature \u003cstrong\u003egold wax\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as part of the Bourbon Vertical Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting release for collectors who have followed earlier Vertical Series vintages and want to compare the same whiskey as it continues to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release neat first to experience the 11-year-old bourbon at its full 114.4-proof strength. Allowing it several minutes to rest in the glass can help the burnt orange, molasses, strawberry, crème brûlée, toasted almond, spice, and cedar notes become more expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water can reveal additional fruit and caramelized sweetness while softening the mature oak and high-proof intensity. For collectors with previous Vertical Series releases, a side-by-side tasting with the 9 Year or 10 Year editions provides a rare opportunity to experience how the \u003cstrong\u003esame original barrel group evolves with additional time in oak\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release is an 11-year-old cask-strength bourbon from Pinhook’s Bourbon Vertical Series. The project follows the same original group of approximately 1,350 MGP barrels from four through sixteen years of age, with a new vintage released each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e114.4 proof, equivalent to 57.2% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill of Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinhook officially lists the mash bill as \u003cstrong\u003e75% corn, 20.5% rye, and 4.5% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many barrels were used for Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2026 11 Year Vertical Series Bourbon was blended from just \u003cstrong\u003e62 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e selected from the larger group of approximately 1,350 MGP barrels being followed throughout the Vertical Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Pinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinhook 11 Year Vertical Series Straight Bourbon 2026 Release is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Pinhook bourbon, aged whiskey, cask-strength releases, and collectible spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Pinhook Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49070278738145,"sku":"850047428271","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Pinhook11YearVerticalSeriesStraightBourbon2026Release750mL.webp?v=1788977992","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/pinhook-11-year-vertical-series-bourbon-2026","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}