Ryan-Greving
Penelope Barrel Strength Four Grain
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed
June 27, 2025 (edited June 28, 2025)
Nose (After Breathing):
β’ π¦ Vanilla β classic, creamy warmth
β’ π Bready/yeasty β rich and soft, like rising dough
β’ π₯£ Cereal grain β that warm, sweet grain finally peeking out
β’ π₯ Creamy β round and soft, almost dessert-like
Palate:
β’ π Cherry β fresh, not syrupy, riding on that Four Grain backbone
β’ πΆοΈ Spice β nowhere on the nose, but comes in swinging mid-palate
β’ π₯£ Nose flavors carry through β cereal, vanilla, bread all stay present
β’ π₯ Full throttle heat β not harsh, just assertive
Finish:
β’ πΆοΈ Hot & spicy upfront
β’ β Lingering ~2 mins β evolves in intervals, which is rare and magical
β’ π Grape on the back end β unexpected but beautiful, like the encore of a rock ballad that turns into jazz
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