Penelope Estate Collection Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bourbon

Disclosure: the sample for this review was provided at no cost. Our tasting notes and score are our own.

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

105 Proof

9.0 Outstanding
  • Nose 8.9
  • Palate 8.9
  • Finish 8.9
  • Complexity 9.0
  • Value 9.1

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