Penelope Marshmallow Toast Barrel Strength Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026) 75cl
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A stellar release out of Penelope. A dessert-like bourbon with enough oak and char influence to keep it balanced.
Our Toasted Series is a testament to the power of serendipity. When we began to explore toasted finishes, we weren’t expecting each barrel to be so different — so we decided to embrace this variety of chars and toasts that make every bottle in our Toasted Series truly one-of-a-kind.
After full maturation in charred new American oak barrels, Penelope Bourbon is finished in a new, hand-toasted barrel. While it can be hard to predict the flavor profile of each bottle in our Toasted Series, the deep notes of vanilla imbued by the toasting process add another dimension to our signature flavor profile. Whether you’re into a Heavy Toast or Medium, our Toasted Series truly offers something for everyone.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Brown sugar and cinnamon breakfast pastry
Palate: Vanilla and graham cracker with hints of dried cherry fruit
Finish: Savoury roasted marshmallow finish and slight spice
About Penelope
Penelope Bourbon is a modern, premium American whiskey known for its four-grain mash bills, innovative cask finishes, and approachable, full-flavored profile.
Penelope Bourbon was created in 2018 by lifelong friends Mike Paladini and Danny Polise, named in honor of Paladini’s daughter, Penelope. The brand was developed with a spirit of experimentation, allowing the founders to innovate outside traditional distilling norms. In 2023, Luxco, Inc., a subsidiary of MGP Ingredients, acquired Penelope Bourbon, while the original founders continue to manage the brand.
Penelope Bourbon is distilled primarily at MGP’s Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, with some partnerships in Kentucky. The brand uses four-grain mash bills, typically including corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley, which vary slightly depending on the release. ging occurs in new charred American oak barrels, with char levels ranging from #1 to #5 and optional toasted finishes for certain releases. Bottling is non-chill filtered, and proof levels vary from 80 proof (40% ABV) to barrel strength releases of 112–116 proof (56–58% ABV)
Penelope Bourbon is celebrated for its approachable, full-flavored taste. The Four Grain Bourbon features tropical fruit notes like apricot, peach, and mango, complemented by vanilla, caramel, and oak, with a soft mouthfeel and subtle floral undertones. The Toasted and Barrel Strength releases provide more robust, layered flavors, balancing sweetness, spice, and oak complexity. Overall, the brand emphasizes smooth, rounded, and slightly juicy flavors, making it suitable for sipping neat or in cocktails.
Penelope Bourbon was crafted and created in a classic American tradition – to celebrate an impending birth of a child. In 2018, Mike Paladini and his wife, Kerry, found out they were expecting a baby girl, Penelope. To commemorate this occasion, Mike quickly realized he wanted to create a spirit that embodied the daily joy of celebrating life’s pleasures – big and small.
55% ABV
75cl
