{"product_id":"pinhook-vertical-series-10-year-old-single-barrel-bourbon-whiskey-creme-brulee","title":"Pinhook Vertical Series 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 'Crème Brulee'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinhook Vertical Series 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey 'Crème Brulee'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-barrel offshoot of Pinhook's 2025 Vertical Series \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e program: one barrel — \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel #3580\u003c\/strong\u003e — bottled on its own at \u003cstrong\u003e114 proof (57% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e after \u003cstrong\u003e10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of aging. It comes through co-founder and master blender Sean Josephs' single barrel select program, and the barrel earned its 'Crème Brulee' nickname from its dessert-like flavor profile. The mash bill is the Vertical Series bourbon recipe: 75% corn, 20.5% rye and 4.5% malted barley. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 57% (114 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle barrel: barrel #3580, Sean Josephs single barrel select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash bill: 75% corn, 20.5% rye, 4.5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram: 2025 Vertical Series Bourbon (Bourbon War), 10 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Barrel, Bottled on Its Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard 2025 Vertical Series Bourbon is a blend of 75 barrels from the group \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Pinhook\"\u003ePinhook\u003c\/a\u003e has followed since 2015 under the banner of the thoroughbred Bourbon War. A single barrel bottling goes the other direction: instead of the blend, one barrel is pulled and bottled by itself, so what is in the glass is that barrel's own take on ten years — unrepeatable once it is gone. Barrel #3580 was selected under Sean Josephs' single barrel program and nicknamed for the profile in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retailer notes for this barrel read like a dessert menu: caramelized sugar and vanilla custard up front, butterscotch through the middle, and toasted oak with brown sugar on the finish — the 'Crème Brulee' name is earned, at full 114 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat first — the custard and caramelized sugar show best undiluted — then a splash of water to stretch the finish. It is a natural after-dinner pour alongside anything caramel- or vanilla-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called 'Crème Brulee'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle barrels in Sean Josephs' select program are nicknamed for their flavor profile; this barrel's caramelized sugar, vanilla custard and butterscotch character suggested the dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e114 proof (57% ABV) — a single barrel is bottled at that barrel's own strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the regular Vertical Series 10 Year bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard release blends 75 barrels; this bottling is barrel #3580 alone, selected and bottled by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e75% corn, 20.5% rye, 4.5% malted barley — the Vertical Series bourbon recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho selected the barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinhook co-founder and master blender Sean Josephs, through his single barrel select program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen barrel #3580 is gone, it is gone — order it at Del Mesa Liquor while it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinhook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67900567355435,"sku":"DM17411L","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/pinhook-vertical-series-bourbon-10-year-creme-brulee.jpg?v=1792213012","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/pinhook-vertical-series-10-year-old-single-barrel-bourbon-whiskey-creme-brulee","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}