Pinhook Bourbondini High Proof is the 2022 vintage of the brand's annual flagship high proof bourbon, a limited yearly release built from a small selection of Pinhook's finest barrels and bottled for enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Founded in 2014, Pinhook is defined by three ideas: limited annual availability, broad approachability, and a deep tie to Kentucky's thoroughbred racing heritage, with every release named for a promising young horse. This vintage honors Bourbondini, a bay colt foaled in May 2019, bred in Kentucky and owned by McMahon and Hill Bloodstock, whose racing details appear on the brand's website in the spirit of the equine label. Distilled, aged, and bottled at the beautifully restored Castle and Key Distillery in Frankfort, the bourbon is built on a balanced mashbill of 75 percent corn, 15 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, then blended and proofed by Pinhook co founder and Master Taster Sean Josephs. Pinhook follows a vintage philosophy, meaning each year's High Proof bourbon reflects the character of its specific barrels rather than chasing a fixed house style, so both the proof and the flavor shift subtly from one year to the next. The 2022 release is bottled close to cask strength at 116 proof, a point chosen to maximize complexity while integrating the alcohol into a long, balanced finish, and it is left non chill filtered to preserve its natural texture and aromatics. Aged more than three years, this vintage delivers an intense, layered profile that punches well above its age, rewarding both neat sipping and a single drop of water.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Pinhook |
| Distillery |
Castle and Key Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Pinhook Bourbon |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, High Proof |
| Expression |
Bourbondini, High Proof (2022 Vintage) |
| Age Statement |
No age statement (aged more than 3 years) |
| Mashbill |
75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Maturation |
Aged more than 3 years in new charred oak at Castle and Key |
| Bottling |
Close to cask strength, non chill filtered, limited annual release |
| ABV |
58% |
| Proof |
116 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright golden amber.
Nose: Fresh fig, apple cider, marzipan, and clove.
Palate: Dried papaya, coffee, cinnamon, and burnt caramel, rich and full at high proof.
Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering rye spice and a measured sweetness.
FAQ
What is Pinhook High Proof Bourbon? It is Pinhook's limited annual flagship bourbon, a small selection of the brand's finest barrels bottled close to or at cask strength to maximize complexity.
Who is Bourbondini? A bay colt foaled in May 2019 and bred in Kentucky, the thoroughbred this 2022 vintage is named after.
What proof is the 2022 release? 116 proof, or 58 percent ABV. Pinhook proofs each High Proof vintage individually, so the number changes year to year.
What is the mashbill? 75 percent corn, 15 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, distilled at Castle and Key.
Is it chill filtered? No. It is bottled non chill filtered to preserve its full flavor and texture.
Where can I buy Pinhook Bourbondini High Proof online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
