Tastes

Nose: Vanilla and Tobacco are prominent. There is a waxy walnut note, but it is very bright and shiny. Palate: Vanilla and tobacco follow. Some clove and dry oak. Comes in a little hot for 98 proof. As it sits on my tongue, it turns to brown sugar, which melts nicely. I can def tell the age. Finish: Short. Period. That waxy walnut note from the nose returns. Summary: a great start for the 9 year vertical Pinhook will put out. But right now, it’s just O.K. 80/100

Nose: Dark Dark Cherry. Have some bitter sweetness. Hint of fresh honey. Palate: Cherry Pie, pie crust. Sweet caramel. It is definitely hot for 95 Proof. Finish: LONG finish. That alcohol singes the back of the throat. Coats the entire mouth. Comes off as baking spices 82/100

Nose: Classic........ Cherry sweetness, some typical Vanilla and Caramel. I am also getting a walnut note that I really enjoy. Palate: That caramel turns into a really rich and deep Caramel with Vanilla deliciousness. It really rounds off into a tiny oak note. Finish: Very Short Finish. A little dry, but I get a nice Cinnamon Apple note on the finish. Summary: One of the most well rounded bottles I’ve tasted. I really enjoyed that walnut note and wish it continued into the palate. 89/100

Nose: I’m loving this Nose. Honey and Brown Sugar, sweet oak, and mint. Very complex and delicate at the same time. Palate: Canned Spice Peaches, gorgeous mouthfeel. Melts over my tongue. Some baking spices and vanilla comes through on the back end. Finish: Oily, definitely. Melts down the back of my throat like butter. That mint note comes through from the nose. Loving this pour. 90/100

Nose: Caramel and some Orange Zest. Cherry sweetness throughout. Palate: Cherry Note is prominent. Caramel comes in underneath. Quite nicely balanced Finish: I would say a medium finish. Apple note comes in and covers the back of my tongue 89/100

Nose: Very Nutty, peanuts and peanut butter are very prominent. Also a underlying hint of pear Palate: Peanut Butter bomb. Also some peanut brittle with some Apple Jacks-ish on the back end Finish: Same as the palate. The finish lingers and has that typical Booker’s heat and oily finish. 89/100