Penelope 10 Year Straight Bourbon Private Select – Estate Collection
106.8 proof
10 years
Bourbon
MGP / Kentucky (blended)
$80
74% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley, 1% wheat
Nose
Deceptively quiet and floral on first approach; lemon drop citrus; delicate and subtle character that reveals itself with continued nosing.
Palate
Robust honey; classic rye spice; oak complexity; ginger snap cookie notes with citrus and leather; evolves significantly in the glass to reveal more aged leather and tobacco character; longest finish of the session with a pop-rocks tingle on the tongue.
Finish
Persistent warming spice with extended pop-rocks sensation; longest and most memorable finish.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A sophisticated pour that reveals surprising depth and floral character on a quiet nose, then delivers a complex palate evolution with honey, rye spice, and oak that culminates in an exceptional lingering finish.
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