Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Bourbon

Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50.7% ABV | 101.4 Proof | 750mL | 13 Years Old | Lawrenceburg, Indiana | 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley | Limited Release

Process & Profile

Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited Estate Collection release assembled from mature Indiana bourbon selected for its depth and balance. Distilled from a three-grain mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, the whiskey was barreled in December 2012 at 120 proof in barrels manufactured by Independent Stave Company.

The bourbon matured for 13 years in Warehouse E, with barrels drawn from floors six and one under batch identifications 12L03K09BNL and 12L04L01BNL. Bottled at 101.4 proof, it combines mature oak with deep caramel, dark fruit, brown sugar, roasted nuts, chocolate, and lingering rye spice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, orange peel, and seasoned oak.

• Palate: Rich butterscotch, brown sugar, baking spice, roasted pecan, and mature oak.

• Finish: Caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, seasoned oak, gentle rye spice, and lingering tobacco.

What Makes It Special

• Carries a substantial 13-year age statement.

• Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, from a high-corn, rye-forward three-grain mash bill.

• Barreled in December 2012 at an entry proof of 120.

• Matured in Warehouse E, with barrels selected from floors six and one.

• Created from stocks identified as 12L03K09BNL and 12L04L01BNL.

• Aged in barrels manufactured by Independent Stave Company and bottled at a balanced 101.4 proof.

How to Enjoy

Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn or similar whiskey glass. Allow the bourbon to rest for several minutes after pouring so its dark cherry, orange peel, caramel, roasted pecan, and seasoned-oak aromas can open fully.

A small amount of water can soften the oak and reveal additional brown sugar, vanilla, and baking-spice notes. Its mature character also pairs well with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheese, or a cigar, but the limited release and extended maturation make it especially rewarding as a slow sipping bourbon.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited-release Indiana bourbon aged for 13 years and bottled at 101.4 proof as part of Penelope’s premium Estate Collection.

2. What is the mash bill of Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey uses a three-grain mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley.

3. Where was Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged?
   Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey matured in Warehouse E, with selected barrels coming from floors six and one.

4. What does Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey offers deep caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, butterscotch, brown sugar, roasted pecan, dark chocolate, oak, and gentle rye spice.

5. Where can I buy Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Penelope 13 Year Estate Collection Founders Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-edition bourbon, aged American whiskey, and premium spirits.