Penelope Architect Crème Brûlée & Penelope Wheated Bundle

Penelope Architect Crème Brûlée & Penelope Wheated Bundle

Refined Structure Meets Silky Smoothness

This exclusive bundle brings together two masterful expressions from Penelope Bourbon—Architect Crème Brûlée and Penelope Wheated—offering an exceptional tasting experience from bold innovation to classic smoothness. Whether you’re seeking dessert-inspired complexity or the round, mellow charm of a wheated bourbon, this duo delivers balance, elegance, and bold flavor in every sip.

Bottle 1: Penelope Architect Crème Brûlée 750mL

Flavor Design Reimagined

Created in collaboration with Tonnellerie Radoux of France, Architect Crème Brûlée showcases French oak stave finishing using OakScan® technology for flavor precision. With its dessert-like creaminess and rich oak influence, it’s a bourbon that echoes the finesse of a master-crafted structure.

Process & Profile
Finish: French Oak Staves (Crème Brûlée Edition)
Proof: 110 (55% ABV)
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Age: 4 Years
Availability: Limited Markets

Tasting Notes
Aroma: Vanilla, oak, and rich crème brûlée
Palate: Viscous cream, oak tannin, herbal and floral nuances
Finish: Long, balanced, and warming with silky sweetness and delicate spice

Bottle 2: Penelope Wheated Bourbon 750mL

Elegance in Simplicity

Penelope Wheated Bourbon is crafted with a softer grain profile, replacing rye with wheat to produce a rounded, gentle flavor ideal for both newcomers and aficionados. Non-chill filtered and bottled at a balanced proof, it offers approachable sweetness with a nuanced depth.

Process & Profile
Grain Profile: Corn, Wheat, Malted Barley (no rye)
Proof: Typically 94 (47% ABV)
Filtration: Non-chill filtered
Finish: Standard American oak aging with no secondary finish

Tasting Notes
Aroma: Warm caramel, honey, and soft vanilla
Palate: Light oak, sweet corn, baked bread, and hints of cinnamon
Finish: Clean, slightly dry with mellow sweetness and soft grain

What Makes This Bundle Special?

• Oak-Driven Innovation Meets Classic Bourbon Character
  Architect’s modern French oak approach complements the traditional smoothness of Penelope Wheated.

• Ideal for Bourbon Enthusiasts and Collectors
  Explore both the cutting-edge finishing process of Crème Brûlée and the timeless appeal of wheated bourbon in one pairing.

• Perfect Gifting Duo
  A great gift bundle for Father’s Day, bourbon collectors, or anyone seeking variety with sophistication.

How to Enjoy

• Architect Crème Brûlée: Neat or with a touch of water to open up the dessert-forward notes

• Penelope Wheated: On the rocks or as a base for a mellow Old Fashioned

• Pairing Suggestions: Try with pecan pie, chocolate mousse, or charcuterie with soft cheeses

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Are these bourbons limited releases?
   Architect Crème Brûlée is a limited release; Penelope Wheated is ongoing but produced in small batches.

2. Do they differ in mash bill?
   Yes. Architect uses a rye-forward mash bill; Wheated replaces rye with wheat for a softer flavor.

3. Can I gift this as a set?
   Absolutely. The contrast of styles makes this an excellent gift bundle for bourbon lovers.

4. Is either cask strength?
   Architect is 110 proof (high-proof); Penelope Wheated is typically bottled around 94 proof.