Penelope Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
Penelope Wheated Bourbon Whiskey is a 750mL straight bourbon from Penelope Bourbon, built on a wheated mash bill — wheat in place of rye as the flavour grain — for a softer, rounder, sweeter style of bourbon. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Wheated bourbon — wheat as the secondary grain instead of rye
- Producer: Penelope Bourbon
- Character: Soft, sweet, low-spice bourbon profile
Penelope's Softer Side: Bourbon with Wheat
Wheated bourbons swap the rye in a traditional mash bill for wheat, trading spice for softness — the style behind some of Kentucky's most chased bottles. Penelope's Wheated takes that recipe in the house's modern, blending-led style: approachable, rounded and built to pour generously rather than sit in a cabinet. Browse the Penelope collection, more bourbon whiskey, and the full whisky shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Vanilla, caramel and fresh bread on the nose; a soft, sweet palate of honey, toffee, cherry and baking spice with very little rye bite; a smooth, mellow finish of sweet oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a large cube for easy sipping; the soft profile also makes a gentle Old Fashioned — go light on the bitters and let the wheat sweetness lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a bourbon "wheated"? Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain in the mash bill, which softens the spice and makes the bourbon taste rounder and sweeter.
Who makes Penelope bourbon? Penelope Bourbon, the New Jersey-founded brand known for its blended straight bourbons, including its flagship four-grain expression.
What size is the bottle? 750mL.
How does it compare to regular bourbon? Smoother and sweeter, with less of the peppery rye spice most bourbons show — a good pour for drinkers who find high-rye bourbons sharp.
For a softer take on bourbon night, order Penelope Wheated online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.