Description
Penelope Four Grain Straight Bourbon is the flagship bottle from Penelope Bourbon. The brand is named after the founder’s daughter, who was a newborn when it began. It is a smart first pick for any , whether you are new to bourbon or well along the way.
Four grains go into the glass: corn, wheat, rye and malted barley. The final recipe is 75% corn, 15% wheat, 7% rye and 3% malted barley. gets there by blending three separate bourbon mash bills. The whiskey is distilled in Indiana and aged four years. Hand-picked barrels are then married in small batches. It is bottled at 80 proof and is not chill filtered.
The nose brings balanced corn sweetness, caramel and light oak. A touch of syrup and a slight savory edge come next. Sip it and you find fruit, syrup and candied sweetness. A savory vanilla note follows, with hints of berry and citrus. The finish is soft, with buttercream, cornbread and a gentle vanilla spice that lingers. Some reviewers also find toasted oak and cinnamon sugar at the end.
This bourbon has picked up a fair share of medals. The brand shows Double Gold from the SIP Awards in both 2019 and 2020. It also lists 93 points at the Denver and New York international competitions. A Wine Enthusiast Best Buy rounds out the list.
The friendly proof makes it easy to sip neat or with one large ice cube. It also mixes well into an Old Fashioned, a highball or a whiskey sour. Serve it beside grilled steak, smoked barbecue or a slice of pecan pie. If you want an easygoing for everyday pours, keep this one close.
