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Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 6

CAPSULE REVIEW

Classification: Straight Bourbon

Company: Penelope Bourbon

Distillery: MGP

Release Date: March 2021

Proof: 115.8

Age: 3 Years, 7 Months (Blend of 3.5-4.5 year old bourbons)

Mashbill: 74% Corn, 16% Wheat, 7% Rye, 3% Malted Barley

Color: Straw

MSRP: $65 (2021)

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NOSE

Strawberry cream | Maraschino cherries | Vanilla | Touch of rye spice | Light grain

palate

Rhubarb pie | Strawberry cream | Sweet corn | Brown sugar | Mild oak

finish

Rye spice | Corn | Barrel char | Toasted nuts | Dry & hot

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Continually improving the complexity of their barrel strength blends, Batch 6 offers a decidedly more exciting flavor profile over Batch 5. Initial peaks of sweetness on the palate countered by heavy spice during the finish, create an engaging sip. Much like previous batches, the bourbon is hotter than you’d expect from a 115 proof bourbon. It is most likely the result of its age, being punchy in some places and featuring light grain and mild oak in others. Overall, it's an approachable bourbon that will challenge you when you least expect it.

The sample used for this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy its respective company. We thank them for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.
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Written By: Eric Hasman

June 21, 2021
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