Penelope Private Select Barrel Strength Bourbon

Its hot. Its got body and flavor. Its smooth and easy to drink.

Batch # 23-202

This is the 9 year aged version. Delicious. Full bodied for sure and strong but very good.

The 3% barley shows up on the nose and adds a dark woodsy varnished brown sugar note to the apple, hay and honey with a hint of rye. Before taking a sip I suspect this will be my favorite Penelope so far. Palate reminds me other strong apple pie bourbons like some of the E Craig and Larceny barrel proof. Dickel 13 year would make an interesting comp. Malt influence mostly disappears, but the brown sugar and caramel hang around with leather, oak and pepper. Very harmonious, all the players getting along. Smooth pepper, oak and cinnamon finish. Wouldn’t elevate this above the EC or Larceny, but it’s a nice variation with extra backbone for Penelope and the 9 year age statement and 109 proof are welcome. Makes a great consolation prize if you can’t find the allocated bottle you’re looking for. Batch #23-202