Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Penelope Bourbon · MGP of Indiana / Penelope Bourbon
Penelope's toasted barrel treatment adds a layer of confectionary depth that elevates a solid four-grain bourbon into something genuinely compelling. It strikes a careful balance between sweetness and structure, making it equally at home neat or in a stirred cocktail.
Nose
Opens with toasted marshmallow and vanilla bean, followed by dried orange peel and brown sugar. A secondary wave brings warm baking spices and faint leather.
Palate
Buttery caramel dominates the entry, moving into charred oak and a distinct maple sweetness. The mid-palate reveals toasted pecans and a gentle rye spice that provides structure without aggression.
Finish
Medium-long with butterscotch and lingering charred oak. A whisper of tobacco emerges as the warmth fades.
- Mash Bill
- Four Grain: Corn, Wheat, Rye, Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak, finished in toasted barrels
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Toasted Passage — 2 oz Penelope Toasted · 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino · 0.25 oz maple syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube, garnish with a torched orange peel.
Food Pairing
Pecan-crusted pork chops with a brown butter and apple cider reduction, served alongside roasted sweet potatoes.
Founded by Mike Paladini, a former Wall Street professional who traded trading floors for barrel rooms, Penelope sources high-quality distillate from MGP and finishes it in custom toasted barrels at their Kentucky operation.
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