Penelope Wheated is a four-grain straight bourbon from Penelope Bourbon Co., elevating wheat as the secondary grain alongside corn, rye and malted barley, bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV).
Penelope is named after the founder's daughter and built around blending: each barrel is hand-selected and married into a single batch. Unlike traditional wheated bourbons that swap rye out entirely, Penelope Wheated keeps a high ratio of wheat to soften the spirit while retaining a little rye, capturing the creamy mouthfeel of a wheated whiskey without losing the complex grain definition of a traditional bourbon. It is designed to appeal to a wide range of bourbon lovers, with a smooth, approachable profile at the right proof and price, presented in Penelope's signature tall bottle.
Light oak, sweet corn, apple and pear on the nose lead to vanilla, honey, caramel apple and a hint of orange zest, with a lingering brown sugar finish and just the right touch of spice.
The tall, minimalist bottle makes it a stylish gift.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Wheated bourbons are known for a softer, rounder palate.
A splash of water opens up the caramel apple.
It pairs with pecan pie, apple crisp or barbecue.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Light oak, sweet corn, apple, pear.
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Palate: Vanilla, honey, caramel apple, orange zest.
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Finish: Lingering brown sugar.
Specifications
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Producer: Penelope Bourbon Co.
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Style: Four-grain wheated straight bourbon
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Grains: Corn, wheat, rye, malted barley
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Proof / ABV: 95 proof (47.5% ABV)
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Origin: USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it wheated?
Wheat is the leading secondary grain, with a little rye kept for definition.
What proof is it?
95 proof.
How does it taste?
Vanilla, honey, caramel apple and brown sugar.
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