At WHA, we work hard to track down truly exceptional whiskeys for the Australian market. We also do our best to space out each barrel pick, aiming for one every 1–2 months — but sometimes, the shipping gods smile on us.
This outstanding single barrel from Penelope has landed ahead of schedule (this never happens, but we'll take it) — and it’s ready to ship from our Sydney warehouse right now.
If you’ve had Penelope’s Toasted Bourbon before, you’ll know the series is all about showcasing how different barrel char levels influence flavour. After full maturation in charred new American oak barrels, Penelope Bourbon is finished in a new, hand-toasted barrel — adding additional deep notes of vanilla and complexity to the Penelope signature profile.
Typically, these are bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), but this private barrel has been bottled at natural cask strength: 114 proof (57% ABV).
Even better? We’ve kept the pricing the same. So you’re getting a barrel strength bourbon for the price of a 100 proof.
Penelope Bourbon
Bottled in Bardstown. KY
Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
​
Non-Chill filtered
114 Proof / 57% abv
​
Bourbon Facts
5 Years Old
Aged in Level 4 HEAVY charred cask
Mash Bill
Corn: 74%
Rye: 21%
Malt: 4%
​
Bottles Available
Only 112 bottles of this incredible single barrel made it to Australia
WHA Team visit Penelope to select this barrel pick for Australia
The Penelope Toasted Series is a testament to the power of serendipity. When they began to explore toasted finishes, they weren’t expecting each barrel to be so different — so they decided to embrace this variety of chars and toasts that make every bottle in their Toasted Series truly one-of-a-kind.
​
After full maturation in charred new American oak barrels, Penelope Bourbon is finished in a new, hand-toasted barrel. While it can be hard to predict the flavour profile of each bottle in their Toasted Series, the deep notes of vanilla imbued by the toasting process add another dimension to our signature flavour profile. Whether you’re into a Heavy Toast or Medium, the Penelope Toasted Series truly offers something for everyone. That’s the serendipity of Penelope.
​
Huge thank you to Danny and the team at Penelope for getting us access to this incredible whiskey! Penelope has a huge thirsty fan base in America, so we're fortunate to have this limited award winning barrel pick in Australia!
​
​
