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Penelope Bourbon is launching its Classic Series with two whiskeys

The brand is releasing a bourbon and a rye whiskey

By Christopher Osburn Jun 17, 2026 10:30 AM

Penelope Bourbon

Penelope Bourbon is well-known for its blending, experimenting, and highly creative whiskeys. And while I’m all for uniquely aged and finished Kentucky straight bourbons and other whiskey styles, sometimes I want something simple and traditional. That’s why I was so excited when I heard about Penelope Bourbon’s Classic Series featuring Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey.

The Penelope Bourbon Classic Series

The Penelope Bourbon Classic Series was created to pay tribute to traditional whiskey-making and to help consumers enjoy bottles of whiskey every day, not just on special occasions or get-togethers with friends and family. Both whiskeys are 92-proof and crafted to be approachable, yet timeless.

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Penelope Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey begins with a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% barley malt. According to the brand, the result is a memorable, multi-layered bourbon that begins with scents of butterscotch, toasted vanilla beans, candied orange peels, and caramelized sugar. The palate is centered on flavors like brown sugar, sweet corn, cinnamon candy, and mint leaves. The finish is long, warm, and ends with hints of caramel, dark chocolate, and gentle spices.

Penelope Straight Rye Whiskey begins with a mash bill of 93% rye and 7% malted barley. According to Penelope, it begins with scents of spearmint and citrus zest. The palate features notes of rye spice and caramelized sugar. The finish is long, lingering, warm, with a balanced, memorable ending.

“Since the beginning, our mission has always been to deliver the best possible whiskey to the consumer with every product we release,” Michael Paladini, Founder and Vice President of Strategy at Penelope Bourbon, says

“We didn’t always follow the traditional playbook, but we always prioritized quality above all else. We’ve been talking about and working toward introducing Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey for a long time, but we wanted to make sure they were perfect before releasing them.”

Where can I buy them?

Both expressions will be available at select alcohol retailers in select markets. Penelope Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be available at a suggested retail price of $44.99, and Penelope Straight Rye Whiskey will be available at a suggested retail price of $34.99.

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