Penelope Bourbon

If you asked me to identify this without knowing anything, I would be certain it was an Irish whiskey. Nose is malt and wet grass, with maybe a little crusty bread in the background. On the palate, I get malt and chocolate. Finishes short with just a little bit of spice. Light throughout. Very different from my first impressions, where the pine was super pronounced. Now, with an open bottle, no pine and a lot of malt (I'm always surprised to see how little malt there is in the actual mash bill). I've definitely warmed to it, but given how vegetal it is, I think some bourbon drinkers will be unpleasantly surprised.

Saratoga Whiskey Club 2/23/24

Simple base, mellow burn, smooth finish