{"product_id":"penelope-bourbon-estate-collection-2026","title":"Penelope Bourbon Estate Collection 2026 Private Select 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Estate Collection is Penelope’s premium line, introduced in October 2024 and now in its third year. It showcases older, more carefully selected barrels than the brand’s standard releases, “shaped by time, elevated by mastery, and driven by the courage to go beyond convention.” The 2026 slate includes a 13-year-old Founder’s Reserve, two 10-year-old Single Barrels, a straight rye, and this Private Select, a blend of 10-year-old straight bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Penelope Bourbon is limited to one bottle per customer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Private Select is a blend of straight bourbons distilled in Indiana and Kentucky, aged 10 years in new, 53-gallon charred oak barrels, with a four-grain mash bill of 74% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley, and 1% wheat, a relatively rye-heavy version of Penelope’s four-grain style. It’s bottled at 102.2 proof (51.1% ABV). Unlike many of Penelope’s other releases, it isn’t finished in secondary barrels or staves: this is the bourbon itself, with its decade of age doing the work. The barrels and blend can change from year to year, even though the age statement stays the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official notes describe an aroma of “rich caramel, cinnamon, and red fruits,” a body of “caramel, brown sugar, cherry, and baking spice,” and a finish of “vanilla honey bun, oak spice and light smoke.” A reviewer at Whiskeyfellow noted that for a 10-year-old, higher-proof bourbon, the color was a surprisingly soft, “deep orange amber,” and that at 102.2 proof it “went down a bit too easily. It was flavorful without alcohol burn,” concluding that it is “delightful and well worth the price of admission.” Reviewers of the previous (2025) edition called the Private Select “refined and accessible,” highlighting “a familiar yet delightful Penelope four-grain style flavor profile,” without trying “to be flashy or reinvent the company’s standard flavor profile.” It’s a traditional, easy-sipping, caramel-and-cherry bourbon with real age and proof behind it, a good one for customers who want a 10-year-old without a finishing gimmick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon Estate Collection 2026 Private Select is produced by Penelope Bourbon of St. Louis, Missouri, a blend of straight bourbons distilled in Indiana (MGP) and Kentucky, aged 10 years in new, 53-gallon charred oak barrels. The mash bill is 74% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley, and 1% wheat. No secondary finishing. Bottled at 51.1% ABV \/ 102.2 proof, 750ml. Limited annual release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskeyfellow (October 2026):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“At 102.2°, the 2026 Private Select Bourbon went down a bit too easily. It was flavorful without alcohol burn... The verdict is that Penelope 10 Year Private Select Bourbon is delightful and well worth the price of admission.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Bourbon (2025 edition, house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A decade of aging yields a refined and accessible bourbon, offering a familiar yet delightful Penelope four-grain style flavor profile.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenelope (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Aroma: Rich caramel, cinnamon, and red fruits. Body: Caramel, brown sugar, cherry, and baking spice. Finish: Vanilla honey bun, oak spice and light smoke.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep orange amber. Rich caramel, cinnamon, and red fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, brown sugar, cherry, and baking spice, soft and flavorful without burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla honey bun, oak spice, and a touch of light smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys — 10 Years, No Secondary Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.1% ABV \/ 102.2 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74% Corn \/ 20% Rye \/ 5% Malted Barley \/ 1% Wheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight bourbons distilled in Indiana (MGP) and Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew 53-gallon charred oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenelope Bourbon — St. Louis, Missouri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstate Collection 2026 — Private Select (annual release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA traditional, caramel-and-cherry, four-grain 10-year-old bourbon at 102.2 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaramel, cinnamon, red fruit, cherry, brown sugar, baking spice, vanilla honey bun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked brisket and barbecue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecan pie and cinnamon desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat first, then with a few drops of water or a large cube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548337004610,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Penelope_Bourbon_Estate_Collection_2026_Private_Select_10_Year_Old_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_750ml.jpg?v=1792875213","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/penelope-bourbon-estate-collection-2026","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}