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Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon

March 15, 2025 · By Matthew Evans · 9 / 10
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Whiskey Consensus Score
9 /10
Outstanding
Score Breakdown
Nose
8.9
Palate
8.9
Finish
8.9
Complexity
9
Value
9.1
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Penelope 10yr Single Barrel review. 105 proof, $90. Rich flavors, complex notes. Is it worth it? Find out in our detailed tasting.

The Good

  • Classic Bourbon notes
  • Oily mouthfeel
  • Unique qualities

The Bad

  • Availability
Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A little background

The Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a testament to craftsmanship and single barrel selection. This release features a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley. Aged for ten years, distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and bottled at 105 proof, this bourbon is non-chill filtered to preserve its rich character. This review is from Barrel: PEN24-81, Fill Date: 12/21/2013, Warehouse/Floor: J/5. Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey carries a retail price of $90 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Caramel, vanilla, cherry, orange cream, carrot cake, and oak.

Palate

Brown sugar, nutmeg, baking spice, vanilla, cherry, orange, mint, and Tool House Cookie.

Finish

Raisins, brown sugar, cherry, marshmallow, vanilla, and oak.

In closing

Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey delivers a thoroughly enjoyable and complex-tasting experience. With its classic bourbon notes on the nose and a rich, oily mouthfeel, it offers a delightful balance of brown sugar, spice, and oak. The unique carrot cake note adds an unexpected, yet welcome, twist. At 105 proof and priced below $10 per year of aging, this single barrel release represents exceptional value. This whiskey is a testament to Penelope’s dedication to crafting high-quality bourbon that keeps you coming back for another sip.
 

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Penelope Bourbon. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.

Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey

9

Nose

8.9/10

Palate

8.9/10

Finish

8.9/10

Complexity

9.0/10

Value

9.1/10

The Good

  • Classic Bourbon notes
  • Oily mouthfeel
  • Unique qualities

The Bad

  • Availability
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Every bottle on Whiskey Consensus is evaluated across five categories on a 1–100 scale. The five scores are averaged to produce a final overall score out of 10.

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Score Rating What It Means
9.5 – 10.0ExceptionalOne for the history books
9.0 – 9.4OutstandingA benchmark expression
8.5 – 8.9GreatSeek this bottle out
8.0 – 8.4Very GoodAbove average in every way
7.5 – 7.9GoodWorth your money
7.0 – 7.4Above AverageA solid everyday pour
6.5 – 6.9AverageUnremarkable but drinkable
6.0 – 6.4Below AverageHard to recommend
5.5 – 5.9Hard PassBetter options at this price
0.0 – 5.4AvoidNot worth your time or money
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