- Nose: 22 Palate: 22 Finish: 22 Balance: 22 Total: 88
- Nose: Smoky, caramel, and citrus / lychee
- Palate: Syrupy caramel, gentle smoke and oak
- Finish: Medium - Sweet and smoky with lingering vanilla and hints of citrus
- Balance: Nice body
- Type: Bourbon
- Age: NAS
- ABV: 58.3%
- Distiller: Penelope (MGP / Castle & Key)
- Where made: Lawrenceburg, IN USA & Frankfort, KY USA
- Region: USA
- Approximate Price: $57
- Value: BEST
Penelope Bourbon is a four-grain Whiskey, named after the founders’ recently-born daughter. It’s made from three mash bills (99% corn 3yr, 21% rye 2yr, 45% wheat 2yr) sourced from MGP in Indiana, then blended and bottled at Castle & Key in Kentucky. The resulting blend varies slightly from batch to batch, but is approximately 75% corn, 15% rye, 7% wheat and 3% malt. I tasted this whiskey at the Saratoga Whiskey Club Tasting #53 - Penelope Bourbon, hosted by Penelope founders Mike Paladini and Danny Polise. Photo by Charles Grabitzky.