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Rank: 45.0 pctl
Value: $1.58 / pctl

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Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength
Bourbon in its purest form. Penelope Barrel Strength pushes the boundaries of our signature four grain balanced flavor profile. Each batch is blended from three bourbon mash bills aged in new American oak barrels and completely uncut and non chill-filtered. Each barrel was hand selected and blended into a single batch in order to create this unique offering.
 74% Corn • 16% Wheat • 7% Rye • 3% Malted Barley • Wheated
 Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 86.00 pts 
Total Wine: 86.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 93.00 pts 
Bourbon Culture: 67.50 pts 
Independently Owned
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet caramel with a hints of maple syrup and candied sweetness.
Palate: Smooth caramel syrup, brown sugar, subtle barrel char, and hints of butterscotch and crème brûlée. Sweetness transitions to notes of cinnamon, barrel char, and slight maple syrup.
Finish: Spicy cinnamon finish with amazing lingering spice and heat.
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Rank: 87.6 pctl
Value: $0.97 / pctl
Elijah Craig Private Barrel
To sip Barrel Proof is to experience Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, and without chill filtering. Each bottle is hand labeled with its unique proof and batch number; but the nose, taste, and finish are pure Elijah Craig.
 78% Corn • 10% Rye • 12% Malted Barley • High Rye
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 94.00 pts 
Connosr: 94.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 85.34 pts 
Total Wine: 88.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 93.00 pts 
Flaviar: 96.00 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 90.00 pts 
Bourbon Culture: 85.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 80.00 pts 
Part of the  Heaven Hill Distilleries family of brands.
Note: A very small quantity of whiskies came from this single barrel, so taste variability is higher than with larger production whiskies. Many times this is not a big deal (i.e. Blanton's), but sometimes it matters (i.e. Larceny Barrel Proof versions). If the specific barrel is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Expect a mix of sweet caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. Some may have hints of fruit, like apple or orange.
Palate: The palate often features rich vanilla and caramel, sometimes with butterscotch. Spices like cinnamon and black pepper can also be present.
Finish: The finish is usually long and layered, with flavors fading slowly and lingering as it cools.
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