Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Whiskey

Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength is the cask strength expression of Penelope's four-grain mash bill — bottled at natural barrel proof without dilution or chill filtration, delivering the most concentrated and intense version of the brand's characteristic sweetness, grain spice, and oak character.

Barrel strength bourbon preserves every compound that dilution would otherwise mute — more texture, more heat, more aromatic intensity, and a longer, more complex finish than the standard-proof expressions. Penelope's four-grain mash bill at full proof produces a noticeably richer and more structured version of the brand's characteristic caramel and vanilla profile. Water can be added at the glass to dial in the preferred strength. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense caramel, oak spice, vanilla, dried fruit, and warming grain
• Palate: Full and concentrated — caramel, brown sugar, rye spice, toasted oak, and vanilla at full barrel proof intensity
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent oak, spice, and caramel depth

Specs

• Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
• Distillery: Lawrenceburg, IN
• Style: Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Strength
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proof of Penelope Barrel Strength?

Barrel strength bourbon varies batch to batch — the proof is the natural strength of the barrel at bottling time, not a fixed number. Check the label on this specific bottling for the exact ABV. Typically in the 110–120 proof range for Penelope's barrel strength releases.

Should I add water to barrel strength bourbon?

It's a matter of personal preference. Neat at full proof delivers maximum intensity and heat. A few drops of water opens up more aromatic complexity and softens the heat. Most enthusiasts start neat and add water incrementally to find their preferred expression of the whiskey.