Penelope Bourbon is at again! The 2024 Penelope Bourbon Estate Collection boasts a wide range of new whiskeys. This collection is boasted by Founder’s Reserve 11-year whiskey, Private Select 9-year bourbon and Single Barrel’s at 10 years featuring both 21% and 36% rye mashbills. I cannot wait to try the some of the releases in the 2024 Estate Collection.
Press Release – Summarized and Edited by AI and Bourbon Lens
ST. LOUIS (Sept. 25, 2024) – Penelope Bourbon has launched its highly anticipated 2024 Estate Collection, a new series of limited-edition aged whiskey and bourbon releases. Featuring three exclusive offerings – Founders Reserve, Private Select, and Single Barrel – this collection represents the pinnacle of Penelope’s craftsmanship, with each release showcasing meticulously hand-selected barrels, innovative blends, and superior-aged stocks.
Aged Bourbon Excellence: A Step Beyond Tradition
Penelope Bourbon, known for its celebrated 4- to 6-year-aged bourbon, ventures into new territory with the 2024 Estate Collection. The collection is crafted from 9- to 11-year aged barrels, emphasizing founder and master blender Danny Polise’s commitment to discovery and reinvention in bourbon making. Polise notes, “We took a hands-on approach to blend specific nuances and variations, curating a truly premium collection.”
The collection targets bourbon aficionados, with each release offering unique flavor profiles and aging techniques. These limited-edition releases epitomize Penelope Bourbon’s dedication to creating high-quality, aged products sought after by connoisseurs.
Penelope Founders Reserve: 11-Year Aged Wheat Whiskey
Penelope Founders Reserve is an experimental 11-year-aged wheat whiskey, crafted in collaboration with the historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. With a mash bill of 95% wheat and 5% barley malt, this unique release is bottled at cask strength and offers five distinctive lots, each with its own proof point:
- Lot B: 118.4 proof
- Lot C: 116.6 proof
- Lot D: 109.5 proof
- Lot E: 107.6 proof
- Lot F: 108.2 proof
Tasting notes include aromas of caramelized sugar and vanilla bean, with flavors of maple buttercream frosting, white pepper, and oak. Each bottle is presented in a luxurious dark green box with gold-embossed branding. Available in limited quantities starting at $199.00, Founders Reserve can be found at Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, and select e-commerce partners in October/November 2024.
Penelope Private Select: Boundary-Pushing Blends
The 2024 Penelope Private Select is an annual release showcasing 9-year-aged straight bourbon sourced from two states. Bottled at 101.2 proof, it features a mash bill of 74% corn, 20% rye, 1% wheat, and 5% malted barley. Rich caramel, vanilla custard, and cherry fruit aromas lead to flavors of marshmallow, caramel, and black pepper. The finish boasts notes of vanilla crème brûlée and light smoke.
6,000 cases will be available nationwide starting in September/October 2024 for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
Penelope Single Barrel: Celebrating Bourbon Complexity
Penelope Single Barrel is a celebration of the individuality found in aged bourbon stocks. This 10-year-aged bourbon is hand-selected from warehouses, with two distinct rye mash bills available:
- Single Barrel 21% Rye: 98 proof, featuring aromas of vanilla, caramel, and cherry, with flavors of buttercream frosting and maraschino cherry.
- Single Barrel 36% Rye: 105 proof, offering butterscotch, vanilla, and candied caramel, with a long rye spice finish.
Each barrel reflects the unique character of Penelope’s aging process. Available in October 2024 for $89.99.
Penelope Bourbon: Crafting Innovation Since 2018
Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has quickly become one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands in the U.S. Known for its award-winning core expressions. These include Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Architect, and Toasted Bourbon. Penelope continues to innovate with limited releases like the Estate Collection. The brand’s commitment to quality has earned accolades such as Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Double Platinum at the ASCOT Awards.
Today, Penelope Bourbon is available in 49 states and seven countries. For more information about the Estate Collection and other releases, visit PenelopeBourbon.com and follow them on social media @penelopebourbon.
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