Penelope Toasted Straight Bourbon (750ml)

Toasted barrels distinguish this straight bourbon from Penelope Bourbon, a Kentucky producer focused on unconventional aging approaches. Rather than the standard charred-oak protocol, the barrels used here receive a toasting treatment that mellows the wood's influence and creates a different flavor arc during maturation. The result is bourbon made to traditional specifications, aged in these custom-prepared casks that shift how the spirit develops.

You'll find a softer, rounder character than typical bourbon, with the toasted oak lending notes of caramel, vanilla, and subtle spice without the sharp char bite. The spirit works well neat or in cocktails where you want bourbon's backbone without aggressive wood tannins, making it approachable for those who find heavily charred barrels intense.