Bourbon Brass and Beyond: Penelope Estate Collection Tasting
Dan, Bob, Michael, and Calvin gather for a wide-ranging bourbon tasting, comparing Penelope Estate Collection releases, sampling Heaven Hill Double Mash, and sharing a standout Monks Road barrel pick. Along the way, they talk flavor notes, proof, sourcing, barrel picks, and how the bourbon landscape may be changing.
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In this episode
* The group tastes Heaven Hill Double Mash, a nine-year, bottled-in-bond release that combines wheated and high-rye bourbon components.
* They compare Penelope Estate Collection ten-year single barrels from different years, noting differences in proof, aroma, and flavor.
* The hosts discuss tasting notes ranging from rye spice, vanilla, oak, and cherry cola to grass, cinnamon, and apricot.
* They explore Penelope’s lineup of single barrels, private selects, and finished whiskeys, including French oak expressions.
* A conversation about MGP raises questions about sourcing, whiskey inventory, and what may happen as producers adjust their stocks.
* A Monk's Road barrel pick sourced by Wally Dant at Log Still Distillery, earns high praise for its smoky character, caramel, cinnamon, and ripe-fruit notes.
* The group reflects on the personal appeal of barrel picks and bottles with handwritten details.
* The episode closes with football, fall weather, and everyday life updates.
Timestamps
00:00 – Fresh cracks and the evening’s lineup
03:57 – First taste of Heaven Hill Double Mash
06:13 – The nine-year age statement and whiskey inventory
08:27 – Pennsylvania rye and Liberty Pole Spirits
12:27 – Comparing Penelope Estate Collection bottles
15:18 – Rye spice, vanilla, and proof differences
18:13 – MGP, sourcing, and the whiskey market
21:19 – Tasting differences between releases
27:18 – Penelope’s finished whiskeys
30:40 – French oak and stave finishing
34:08 – Introducing the Monks Road barrel pick
36:13 – The standout pour’s flavor and finish
41:43 – Barrel-pick experiences and handwritten labels
46:16 – Comparing Penelope blends and single barrels
51:18 – Final lineup and closing thoughts
56:27 – Sign-off and where to find the show
Bourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.com
Penelope - https://penelopebourbon.com
Log Still Distillery - https://www.logstilldistillery.com
Heaven Hill - https://www.heavenhilldistillery.com