Penelope Toasted Series Barrel Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Penelope Toasted Series Barrel Finish Bourbon is a 100-proof (50% ABV), 750mL straight bourbon, aged 4 to 6 years and finished in new, freshly toasted barrels. Penelope's signature four-grain straight bourbon is fully matured in charred new American oak, then finished in new toasted barrels — each batch a unique blend of the brand's three bourbon mash bills at different custom char and toast levels, using finishing barrels from Speyside and Kelvin Cooperage. Non-chill filtered. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof); non-chill filtered
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 4–6 years; finished in new freshly toasted barrels
- Origin: distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (MGP); Penelope Bourbon, Roselle, NJ
- Mash bill: four-grain blend (exact bill varies by batch)
Toast, Not Char: Penelope's Second Oak
Most finished bourbons go into used barrels; Penelope finishes in new toasted barrels — a second round of virgin oak, toasted rather than charred, that layers deep vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon over the base bourbon's spice. Each Toasted Series batch blends the brand's three four-grain mash bills at different toast levels, so every release has its own character — expect toasted marshmallow, caramel, and cinnamon, with vanilla, honey, and lemon peel in some batches. (Not to be confused with the award-winning Toasted Rye — different whiskey.) Since Penelope's 2023 acquisition by MGP/Luxco, the Toasted Series has become the brand's signature pour for bourbon whiskey fans who like it rich and dessert-leaning.
Tasting Notes
Toasted marshmallow, deep vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon on the nose; a rich palate of honey, caramel, vanilla, and baking spice with char character; a warm, toasty finish. Batch variation is part of the program.
How to Enjoy
Neat to catch the toast influence, or on a large cube — the 100 proof handles dilution well. It makes a decadent Old Fashioned. Pair with crème brûlée or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "toasted" vs "charred" oak?
Charred barrels are burned on the inside for a heavy caramelized layer; toasted barrels are heated more gently, producing more vanilla, spice, and tannin nuance with less smoke.
Is this the award-winning Penelope Toasted?
The 99-point/Double Gold 2024 SFWSC winner was the first release of Penelope Toasted Rye — a different expression. This listing is the Toasted Series straight bourbon.
Where is Penelope made?
Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (MGP); the Penelope brand is based in Roselle, New Jersey.
Browse more Penelope bourbons and the full bourbon whiskey collection. Double-oaked, fully toasted — snag Penelope Toasted Series online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.