2026
Collaboration Series No. 5
by Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski
Pinhook was founded with the ethos of sourcing great barrels of whiskey and taking a creative and unique approach to blending and proofing. The Collaboration Series reflects our commitment to exploring the ever growing craft whiskey movement and “pinhooking” barrels based on experience, quality, a little patience, and a bit of luck.
This edition showcases a rich nose of baked apple, nutmeg, caramel, and cedar, and leads to a warm palate of cherry, clove, brown sugar, and leather
The Collaboration Series No. 5 is available to reserve through pre-sale only, with shipping expected to begin first week of June.
Edition No. 5 – Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski
Pinhook Bourbon and Link Restaurant Group unite in New Orleans to create a whiskey rooted in hospitality, craftsmanship, and community. Led by chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, this collaboration celebrates the food, culture, and spirit that have shaped their restaurants and the New Orleans dining scene for more than two decades.
The chefs founded the Link Stryjewski Foundation to help break the cycle of violence and poverty by expanding access to quality education and job training for young people. This special release proudly supports that mission.
Building a dish and building a bourbon aren’t all that different. You’re looking for balance—heat, sweetness, depth—but instead of adding ingredients, you’re finding those elements in different barrels and learning how they work together.
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A study in balance.
This blend comprises bourbon aged for 3 years in a new charred oak barrel, followed by an additional 3 years in a second new charred oak barrel. Equal aging in both barrels allowed the bourbon to draw deep, rich, complex aromas and flavors from the wood.
Details
- Corn 75%
- Rye 15%
- Malted Barley 10%
- Proof 104