Pinhook Collaboration Series No. 4 is a 6-year-old Kentucky straight rye whiskey bottled at cask strength, listed at 60.95% ABV, released in 2025.
For this fourth edition, Pinhook co-founder and master blender Sean Josephs teamed up with New Orleans bartending icon Neal Bodenheimer.
It was blended and bottled at a hands-on session at Tales of the Cocktail, from rye distilled at Castle & Key with a mash bill of 60% rye, 20% corn and 20% malted barley.
Only around 2,000 bottles were produced.
Pinhook blends its whiskeys like a fine wine, focusing on vintage character, and this bold, cask-strength rye is made for great cocktails and collectors alike.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rye spice, dried fruit and caramel.
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Palate: Bold and spicy at cask strength, with brown sugar and oak.
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Finish: Long and peppery.
Specifications
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Brand: Pinhook
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Collaborator: Neal Bodenheimer
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Style: Kentucky straight rye, cask strength
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Age: 6 years
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Mash bill: 60% rye, 20% corn, 20% malted barley
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ABV: 60.95%
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Origin: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Add a few drops of water at this strength, or build a bold Sazerac or Vieux Carré in honour of its New Orleans collaborator. Pair it with charcuterie and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who collaborated on No. 4?
New Orleans bartender Neal Bodenheimer, with Pinhook's Sean Josephs.
How old is it?
6 years old.
How many bottles were made?
Around 2,000.
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