Whiskey Review: Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey (2024)

We review Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey (2024) review, a six-year aged rye whiskey finished in new, freshly toasted barrels.

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Tasting Notes

About:

A 95% rye/5% malted barley aged six years and finished in new, freshly toasted barrels. It is bottled at 50% ABV and priced at $74.99.
Appearance:
A straightforward, moderate amber color is in glass, supported by moderate legs and viscosity.
Nose:
Baking spice emerges from the glass in the aromatics department, joined by bananas and milk chocolate. Also of note are considerations of gingerbread, cloves, brown sugar cookies, and pears.
Palate:
There is a nice touch of mellow spice here, highlighted by a hint of molasses and a kiss of oak. Further along the palate, the essences of cloves, strawberry bubble gum, cherries, and a slight amount of milk chocolate are revealed.
Finish:
The finish is slightly spicy and sweet, ending in a moderate amount of time.
Comments:
Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey (2024) is a light, refreshing whiskey that hits the right notes. It’s perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day in a slightly chilled glass. You won’t be disappointed.

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.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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