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Rank: 10.0 pctl
Value: $4.01 / pctl
Kentucky, USA • $40.00 • 50.7% ABV
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Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon is a 5-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (98 98 proof) featuring a mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% wheat, and 17% malted barley. It offers a softer, sweeter, and more viscous flavor profile compared to rye-based bourbons, with notes of cane sugar, dried fruit, and toasted oak. It is produced at the historic, restored Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, KY
73% Corn • 17% Malted Barley • 10% Wheat • High Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whiskybase: 82.86 pts
Total Wine: 58.00 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 94.00 pts
Bourbon Culture: 62.00 pts
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Nose: The nose opens with a gentle sweetness featuring aromas of creamy vanilla, honeycomb, and baked peach, lifted by subtle hints of rose, orange peel, and warm nutmeg
Palate: On the palate, a soft, creamy mouthfeel delivers rich flavors of almond pastry, toffee, and caramelized pear, balanced perfectly with moderate baking spice and subtle toasted oak
Finish: The finish is smooth and medium-long, lingering with notes of vanilla cream, soft cinnamon, and a pleasant touch of toasted oak.
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Pinhook Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pinhook Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a Kentucky-based brand known for releasing vintage-specific bourbons and ryes, treating each release like a unique horse racing season rather than a consistent, replicable product. Founded in 2011, Pinhook Bourbon is characterized by small-batch blending, and it currently distills its own whiskey at Castle & Key Distillery, aiming to bring a fresh, high-quality take to American whiskey.
75% Corn • 15% Rye • 10% Malted Barley • High Rye
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 86.00 pts
Whiskybase: 82.00 pts
Flaviar: 66.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts
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Nose: A warm, inviting blend of butterscotch, caramel, and vanilla, frequently accented by notes of banana bread, cinnamon, and bright orchard fruits
Palate: A lively and balanced mouthfeel featuring notes of roasted peanut, toffee, and caramelized sugar, with a high-rye spice kick of cinnamon and clove
Finish: A medium-length, warm finish that fades with notes of lingering rye spice, oak, and a touch of peppery dryness.
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