Pinhook High Proof Rye Whiskey 'Rye Munny'
Pinhook High Proof Rye Whiskey 'Rye Munny' is a 116.4-proof (58.2% ABV) Kentucky straight rye whiskey in a 750mL bottle — the 2022 vintage of Pinhook's annual high-proof rye release. Built on a 60% rye / 20% corn / 20% malted barley mash bill, distilled and aged at Castle & Key in Frankfort, Kentucky, and bottled unfiltered just under cask strength. It is dedicated to the racehorse Rye Munny, a Kentucky-bred chestnut filly. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 116.4 proof / 58.2% ABV (2022 vintage; proof varies by year)
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 60% rye / 20% corn / 20% malted barley; non-GMO grains
- Origin: distilled and aged at Castle & Key Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky; blended by Sean Josephs
- Profile: bottled unfiltered, proofed with limestone spring water; annual vintage release
High Proof, High Rye, Named for a Racehorse
Every Pinhook release is a vintage and a wager: the whiskey changes year to year, and each bottle is dedicated to a promising young thoroughbred. 'Rye Munny' honors a Kentucky-bred chestnut filly by Munnings, foaled March 2020 — and the 2022 high-proof rye named for her is a bruiser at 116.4 proof, bottled unfiltered just shy of cask strength. The 60% rye mash bill keeps it spicy and structured rather than hot, with orange blossom and baking spice on the nose and walnuts, dates, and spiced caramel on the palate. Compare it with other high-proof rye whiskeys or explore the full Pinhook lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Orange blossom, honeysuckle, green apple, and baking spice.
Palate: Full and spicy — walnuts, dates, spiced caramel, and white pepper.
Finish: Long and warming, rye spice lingering.
How to Enjoy
At 116.4 proof, start neat in small pours and add water to taste — the spice opens beautifully. A single large cube tames it for slow sipping, and it makes a powerhouse Manhattan or Old Fashioned. This is not a beginner's rye; it is a connoisseur's pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Pinhook High Proof Rye 'Rye Munny'?
116.4 proof (58.2% ABV) for the 2022 vintage — proof varies by vintage by design.
Who is Rye Munny?
A Kentucky-bred chestnut filly by Munnings, foaled March 10, 2020 — each Pinhook release honors a racehorse.
Where is Pinhook rye made?
Distilled and aged at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, blended by co-founder Sean Josephs.
Is it chill-filtered?
No — bottled unfiltered.
Place your bet on big rye flavor — buy Pinhook High Proof Rye 'Rye Munny' online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.