Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon "The Barrel Tap" Private Select 116.8 Proof

Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select 116.8 Proof

Process & Profile

The Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select comes from a single, carefully chosen barrel and is bottled at 116.8 proof to preserve its full structure and intensity. While the label states 10 years, the documented fill date of December 21, 2013 places this barrel at approximately 12 years of age at bottling, offering extended maturation beyond the stated age. The barrel was aged in Warehouse L, Floor 5, contributing to its depth and concentration.

Barrel Details (Private Select)

• Barrel Mash Bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley

• Fill Date: December 21, 2013 (approximately 12-year barrel at bottling)

• Warehouse / Floor: L / 5

• Barrel Number: PEN24-142

Tasting Notes

Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select:
Nose: Deep oak, caramelized sugar, dark spice, and vanilla.
Palate: Rich caramel, toasted oak, rye-driven spice, and concentrated sweetness with weight and structure.
Finish: Long and warming with persistent oak, spice, and barrel-driven intensity.

What Makes It Special

• Exclusive The Barrel Tap private single barrel selection

• Labeled 10 years, but filled in 2013 for extended aging beyond the stated age

• Bottled at 116.8 proof for bold structure and depth

• Detailed barrel transparency including warehouse, floor, and barrel number
  

How to Enjoy

Enjoy the private select bourbon neat or with a few drops of water to open its layered profile and manage proof. 

FAQ

1. What is included in the Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select 116.8 Proof Bundle?
   This bundle includes one Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select and one Penelope Four Grain Bourbon.

2. Is the Penelope Estate Collection Private Select truly 12 years old?
   The label states 10 years, but based on the December 21, 2013 fill date, the barrel aged for approximately 12 years at bottling.

3. What is the mash bill of the Penelope Estate Collection Private Select barrel?
   The barrel mash bill is 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley.

4. What makes this Penelope barrel a private select?
   This is a single barrel selection chosen specifically for The Barrel Tap, identified as Barrel No. PEN24-142 from Warehouse L, Floor 5.

5. Where can I buy the Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select 116.8 Proof Bundle?
   This bundle is available through select channels. You can purchase the Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select 116.8 Proof Bundle directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits.