Penelope Barrel Strength Bourbon (Batch 12)

Penelope Straight Bourbon Whiskey Cask Strength Batch #12 113.9 Proof Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Butterscotch with vanilla and raisins. Palate: Some oak, baking spices and cloves. Finish: Long and warm. Splash: Vanilla returns, mixed with clove and oak tannins. Overall: 8/10 - The nose is the star, and the finish is dynamite. A few drops of water calms the clove spice and allows the oak and vanilla to shine through.