Whiskey Review: Penelope Wheated Bourbon

Introduction We’re back with another offering from Penelope, a brand we've always appreciated for their well-crafted sourced whiskeys. Today, we’re reviewing Penelope Wheated Bourbon , a four-grain bourbon that leans into wheat as its secondary grain. Like their other expressions, this is sourced from MGP—an Indiana distillery that consistently produces excellent whiskey. This bottle clocks in at 95 proof , with a mash bill of 74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% rye, and 3% malted barley . It’s non-age stated, but we know it’s at least four years old . Let’s dive in. This review is taken from our episode " Ratatouille / Penelope Wheated Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Bob: It smells like a sort of less viscous, kind of thinner, bright wheated bourbon to me. Notes of orange zest, peach, and red apple peel. It’s got all those nice fruity notes we love. I don’t quite get the cherry cola that you get with more wel

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