Pinhook AR

Pinhook AR

Know Your Whiskey and Horses

17 ratings
9 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 18 Jul 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2018
  • December 18, 2020

Features

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About

Explore bourbon and rye whiskey with augmented reality. Identify bottles to learn about their release details, tasting notes, and the racehorses they are connected to. Discover nearby places to enjoy your drink.

Augmented reality bottle identification
Whiskey mashbill and tasting notes
Thoroughbred racehorse stats and results
Deeper dive into racing and whiskey traditions
Discover nearby places to enjoy whiskey
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What's New in Pinhook AR

1.1.2

December 18, 2020

Minor bug fixes.

User reviews

Crap

Doesn’t work

Clever

This is a really smart branding tactic by Pinhook. I really like being able to view the story behind each of my pinhook bottles and see what thoroughbred they are linked to. I saw some other reviews with AR issues but it appears to work fine for me. However, I would like some more content in the app like maybe the ability to book a tour at Castle & Key or info on future releases. Lots of untapped potential here.
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Did not work for me. At all.

Not sure the issue, but scan it label(tried every inch) and literally nothing happened. Not some iPhone newbie here. iOS 15 on iPhone 13.

Neat idea. Failed execution.

App is broken

App doesn’t work due to camera not being recognized, so no AR features work. I purchased a single barrel offering and wanted to see the info, but couldn’t.

Response from developer

Hi Bourbon_drinker, So sorry about the poor experience. The camera malfunction was due to an issue while updating app with new whiskeys on friday. It has been fixed, however, our app cannot recognize individual single barrel releases yet. We are hoping to be able to push the functionality to do so in the future, and will keep you informed as to the progress. Again, sorry for the issue.

Black when point to photo

The iPhone camera won’t integrate or open up on the app. Looking forward to a fix, then I’ll re-evaluate.

Response from developer

Hey lafew2, this is Charles at Pinhook. So sorry for the poor experience, I was updating the app on Friday night and forgot to enter a value which rendered the camera black. I have fixed the issue this morning. Again, sorry for the issue and hope you have a smooth experience moving forward.

FAQ

What is Pinhook AR?

Pinhook AR is a free augmented reality application that allows users to scan Pinhook bourbon and rye whiskey bottles. It then provides detailed information about the specific whiskey expression and the thoroughbred racehorse associated with that release.

How does Pinhook AR work?

You hold the app up to the front label of a Pinhook bottle. The app uses image recognition to identify the whiskey and then displays its mashbill, tasting notes, and details about the connected racehorse, including vital stats and racing results.

Does Pinhook AR have ads?

No, Pinhook AR does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that provides information without interruption.

What information does Pinhook AR provide about horses?

For each Pinhook release, the app provides information about the connected thoroughbred racehorse, including their vital statistics and racing results, offering a deeper connection to the brand's heritage.

Can I find places to drink Pinhook whiskey with this app?

Yes, Pinhook AR includes a feature to help you discover nearby locations where you can enjoy Pinhook whiskey, making it easier to experience the product.

What devices does Pinhook AR support?

Pinhook AR is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on December 18, 2020, with version 1.1.2.

What is the age rating for Pinhook AR?

Pinhook AR has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the subject matter of alcoholic beverages.

How often is Pinhook AR updated?

Pinhook AR was last updated on December 18, 2020. Its current version is 1.1.2, and it was initially released on December 18, 2018.