{"product_id":"penelope-magic-toast-barrel-strength-toasted-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Penelope Magic Toast Barrel Strength Toasted Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMagic Toast is the barrel-strength expression of Penelope's Toasted Series. Penelope's approach is to fully mature its bourbon in charred new American oak barrels, then give it a second finish in a new, freshly toasted barrel. The brand has said that \"when we began to explore toasted finishes, we weren't expecting each barrel to be so different,\" so it embraced the variety of chars and toast levels. Magic Toast uses the most pronounced treatment: a Char 5 Heavy Toast, which adds a layer of caramelized, toasted oak beyond what the bourbon picks up in standard new-charred-barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne bottle per customer, please.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's built on a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, aged 5 to 6 years, and bottled uncut at barrel strength, 110 proof (55% ABV). That's higher than Penelope's standard 100-proof Toasted release, and it delivers, as one description puts it, \"deeper, more concentrated caramelized flavor.\" It was handpicked as a small-batch blend for select markets, a way for customers who missed out on private barrel selections to get a Penelope at full strength. This is a highly limited 2026 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tasting notes are consistent across descriptions: the nose is \"dark chocolate, toasted oak, and burnt brown sugar\"; the palate is \"cocoa, smoked vanilla, graham cracker, and hints of pecan\"; and the finish is \"long dry cocoa, toasted marshmallow, and lingering spice with hints of espresso.\" That's a dessert-like profile with real oak intensity. For context, Bourbon Obsessed reviewed Penelope's standard 100-proof Toasted release and found it \"light\" and \"pleasant\" but without the depth of Penelope's Barrel Proof, with notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Magic Toast is the answer to that critique: more proof and more toast behind the same style. If you enjoy higher-proof bourbons like Knob Creek Single Barrel or Wild Turkey Rare Breed, it offers a similar bold intensity with a distinct toasted-oak sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePenelope Magic Toast Barrel Strength Toasted Straight Bourbon Whiskey is produced by Penelope Bourbon. It is a Straight Bourbon made from 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, matured 5 to 6 years in charred new American oak, then finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel with a Char 5 Heavy Toast treatment. It is bottled uncut at barrel strength: 55% ABV \/ 110 proof, 750ml. This is a highly limited 2026 Private Batch release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews are published yet for this new release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenelope (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Dark chocolate, toasted oak, burnt brown sugar. Palate: Cocoa, smoked vanilla, graham cracker, pecan. Finish: Long dry cocoa, toasted marshmallow, lingering spice, espresso.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Obsessed (standard Penelope Toasted, 100 proof; house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Hot cherry peppers, brown sugar, cinnamon. Taste: Light oak, vanilla, sugar. Finish: Light finish with lingering brown sugar and pepper.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark chocolate, toasted oak, and burnt brown sugar lead, with caramel, vanilla, and warm baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and full-bodied, with cocoa, smoked vanilla, and graham cracker carrying the entry, developing pecan, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon, and dark fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and dry, with cocoa, toasted marshmallow, lingering spice, and a hint of espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\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\u003eStraight Bourbon Whiskey — Toasted, Barrel Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55% ABV \/ 110 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 6 years (sources vary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75% Corn \/ 21% Rye \/ 4% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond barrel, Char 5 Heavy Toast\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToasted Series — Magic Toast, 2026 Private Batch 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 bold, dessert-leaning barrel-strength bourbon with heavy toasted-oak character\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\u003eDark chocolate, toasted oak, burnt brown sugar, smoked vanilla, graham cracker\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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraham cracker or s'mores-style desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbecue and smoked meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecan pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat to taste the full toasted-oak character, with a few drops of water to open vanilla, cocoa, and baking spice, or over a large ice cube to soften the 110-proof intensity. 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