Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 7 Year is the fourth annual release in the brand's Rye Vertical Series, the rye counterpart to its celebrated bourbon vertical and one of the most ambitious long form experiments in American whiskey. The series follows a single group of rye barrels distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, as they mature from four years all the way to twelve, with one vintage bottled each year so drinkers can trace precisely how age alone reshapes a whiskey's character across a nine year arc. Each release in the rye line is dedicated to Tiz Rye Time, a well balanced and athletic thoroughbred colt that Bourbon Lane Stable purchased for 200,000 dollars and that competed at Churchill Downs, Keeneland, and Saratoga. Built on MGP's classic rye recipe of 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley, this seven year old expression was aged at the restored Castle and Key Distillery in Frankfort and blended by Pinhook co founder and Master Taster Sean Josephs from just 28 barrels, making it the most limited release in the entire Vertical Series to date. Following Pinhook's vintage philosophy, the proof is set each year to best showcase that blend, and the 7 Year was bottled at 105.12 proof, a step down from the rising proofs of the first three rye releases, chosen to highlight a swing back toward classic MGP rye fruit rather than pure spice. Left non chill filtered, this vintage sees the barrels hit their stride with exotic spice and dark sweet fruit, offering a lively nose of caramel, orange zest, cedar, and clove and a powerful palate of chocolate, root beer, cardamom, and tobacco. A bold, mature, and genuinely scarce rye, it is a compelling chapter in a collectible vertical journey.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Pinhook |
| Distillery |
Distilled at MGP, Lawrenceburg, Indiana; aged and bottled at Castle and Key, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Pinhook Bourbon |
| Category |
Straight Rye Whiskey, High Proof |
| Expression |
Tiz Rye Time, Vertical Series (7 Year, 2023 release, 4 of 9) |
| Age Statement |
7 Years |
| Mashbill |
95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley |
| Maturation |
Aged 7 years in new charred oak |
| Bottling |
Non chill filtered, blended from 28 barrels (most limited in the series) |
| ABV |
52.56% |
| Proof |
105.12 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky (sourced from Indiana) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Medium amber with copper tones.
Nose: Caramel, orange zest, cedar, and clove, fresh and bright with baking spice and a hint of honey.
Palate: Powerful and rich, with chocolate, root beer, cardamom, tobacco, and classic MGP rye fruit.
Finish: Long, with fresh cracked black pepper, muddled mint, dark cherry, and a touch of butterscotch.
FAQ
What is the Rye Vertical Series? It follows one group of MGP rye barrels as they age from four to twelve years, with an annual release each year so drinkers can experience how age alone changes the whiskey. The 7 Year is the fourth of nine.
How limited is this release? It was blended from just 28 barrels, making it the most limited release in the entire Vertical Series to date.
What is the mashbill? MGP's classic rye recipe of 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley.
What proof is it? 105.12 proof, or 52.56 percent ABV. Pinhook sets the proof individually for each vintage.
Is it chill filtered? No. It is bottled non chill filtered to preserve its full character.
Where can I buy Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 7 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
