Penelope Omega 11 Year Estate Collection Bourbon Review

A little background

Penelope Omega 11 Year Estate Collection Bourbon is a distinguished expression from Penelope Bourbon, showcasing a blend of exceptional maturation and innovative oak finishing. This straight bourbon whiskey, crafted with a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, is aged for 11 years and then finished for an additional year in Radoux Omega barrels. These barrels, made from rare, tight-grain French oak with a meticulously designed toast profile, utilize Radoux Cooperage’s pioneering OakScan® technology to select staves for precise flavor development, reflecting a data-driven approach to modern craftsmanship.

Bottled at 109.8 proof (54.9% ABV), Penelope Omega is presented in a striking burgundy and gold label, emphasizing its premium quality. With a limited allocation of 1,800 six-bottle cases of 750mL bottles, priced at approximately $129.99, this bourbon represents a unique offering in Penelope’s Estate Collection, combining traditional bourbon character with advanced coopering artistry.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Toasted marshmallow, brown butter, toffee sweetness, vanilla wafers/nougat, honey, baking spices (allspice, nutmeg, cardamom).

Palate

Praline, toasted marshmallow, vanilla nougat, dark brown sugar, baking spices (cardamom, star anise, nutmeg), cocoa.

Finish

Baking spices (cinnamon, rye, pepper, clove), nougat, dark toffee, roasted peanut M&M nuttiness. 

In closing

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.