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Bourbon Review: Penelope Bourbon

We review Penelope Bourbon, a young American whiskey developed by two entrepreneurs with an interest in making a high quality, brown spirit.

OVERALL RATING

7
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Tasting Notes

About:

40% ABV (80 proof); non-chill filtered straight bourbon whiskey aged a little over two years; the mash bill is corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley; the barrel staves are charred at a number four, while the barrel heads are charred at a number two; 750ml bottle costs around $35.
Appearance:
Hazy amber as the oils flock. Some floaters from the barrels are present.
Nose:
Sweet and spicy at first that reminds me of a tray of petit fours. Quite dainty on the nose. Has a sour mash tinge like the Henry McKenna Sour Mash Straight Bourbon.
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Comments:
Kudos to Mike and Danny for starting a new company while becoming new fathers. For a two year bourbon, it’s pretty decent. I think they accomplished what they wanted, making an approachable whiskey, but I think they can push the palate further and play around with the mash bill blends. This is only batch one, so we’ll see how Penelope Bourbon evolves.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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