The Penelope 13 Year Founders Reserve Estate Collection 2025 Release is a distinguished, cask-strength Kentucky straight bourbon showcasing over a decade of patient aging. Distilled with a traditional mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, it represents the pinnacle of Penelope’s Estate Collection series. Matured in heavily charred (Char #3) American oak barrels, this bourbon captures the deep caramelization and spice that only extended barrel aging can provide. Bottled at 121.4 proof, it offers a powerful yet refined expression of balance, intensity, and maturity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep layers of caramel, brown sugar, dried fruit, and toasted oak with faint tobacco.

• Palate: Rich and viscous with flavors of butterscotch, dark cherry, graham cracker, and roasted nuts.

• Finish: Long and warming, with waves of pepper spice, sweet oak, and lingering vanilla.

What Makes It Special

• Aged 13 full years, showcasing mature oak integration and developed flavor depth

• Bottled at cask strength (121.4 proof) to preserve its natural barrel character

• Part of the 2025 Estate Collection — Penelope’s ultra-premium, age-stated series

• Uses a traditional 78/10/12 mash bill for an ideal balance of sweetness, spice, and structure

• Extremely limited release, marking one of Penelope’s most collectible bourbons to date