| Rating | 94 2022 Top 50 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 53.50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $80.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-12-06 |
Penelope Bourbon Tokaji Cask Finish Review
With a lovely nose carrying just a hint of spice blended with supple honeysuckle and raisins, Penelope Bourbon's rye is a unique, full-bodied whiskey. Prior to bottling, the whiskey is aged for six years then finished for a further 11 months in Tokaji sweet wine casks. Those vessels add a distinctively sweet and decadent profile, as well as a creamy mouthfeel and spicy, honeyed finish.
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