Penelope Architect 'SoCal Coastal' Private Select Bourbon 750mL

Penelope Architect "SoCal Coastal" Private Select Bourbon – French Oak Stave Finish
Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 55% ABV (110 Proof) | 750 mL | USA | Private Select | French Oak Stave Finish

Process & Profile

Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” is a Private Select release crafted from Penelope’s four-grain straight bourbon and finished with French oak staves. The Architect series is known for its collaboration with Tonnellerie Radoux, whose oak staves are designed to shape precise layers of sweetness, structure, and toasted complexity. This private pick is bottled at 110 proof, offering an amplified version of the Architect profile with deeper oak expression, enhanced texture, and a dessert-leaning richness unique to the “SoCal Coastal” barrel.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramelized sugar, toasted French oak, vanilla custard, and warm pastry notes.

• Palate: Soft waves of crème brûlée, honeyed oak, scorched caramel, and subtle baking spice.

• Finish: Long, sweet, and toasty with lingering vanilla bean, charred oak, and warm spice.

What Makes It Special

• Private Select barrel with a one-of-a-kind flavor profile

• Finished with French oak staves from Tonnellerie Radoux for precise flavor architecture

• Bottled at 110 proof for maximum depth and intensity

• Built on Penelope’s four-grain bourbon foundation for balance and complexity

• Unique “SoCal Coastal” identity exclusive to this private release

How to Enjoy

Serve Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” neat or with a large ice cube to slowly open the layers of toasted sweetness and oak spice. Its warm, pastry-driven profile excels in an elevated Old Fashioned or a rich, spirit-forward Manhattan. For pairings, try dark chocolate, crème brûlée, roasted nuts, or butter-based pastries to complement the bourbon’s French oak character.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” Private Select Bourbon?
It is a limited Private Select release from Penelope’s Architect series, finished with French oak staves and bottled at 110 proof.

2. What is the alcohol content of Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” Private Select Bourbon?
It is bottled at 55% ABV (110 Proof).

3. Where is Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” produced?
It is produced in the United States by Penelope Bourbon using their four-grain straight bourbon and French oak stave finishing.

4. What makes Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” special?
The Private Select barrel, French oak stave finish, and higher proof create a unique, dessert-styled profile distinct from standard Architect releases.

5. Where can I buy Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” Private Select Bourbon?
You can purchase Penelope Architect “SoCal Coastal” directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted retailer for limited and private-select bourbon releases.