American Bourbon and Rye

This bourbon aged and matured in the finest oak barrels from Canton Cooperage at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Harvested from select American white oak, these staves are hand-sorted and open-air seasoned in Kentucky. This rigorous preparation ensures the wood perfectly influences the spirit’s flavor, honoring the storied journey from forest to barrel.

Penelope Founders Reserve represents our passion for discovering and sharing truly special whiskey. Aged 13 years, this year’s release is a bourbon shaped by time and patience in the barrel. It’s a bourbon that’s been given the space to develop real character. Sourced from Bardstown’s best, it’s made for those who know a good pour when they see one. Some barrels have a way of speaking for themselves.

Tasting Notes

Uncle Nearest Single Barrel - 118pf

This very limited 20-year-old bourbon whiskey lives up to its name, maturing twice as long as the standard Eagle Rare 10-year-old bourbon and featuring two beautifully-sculpted crystal glass eagles in the Double Eagle decanter.

A true collectors’ item, Double Eagle Very Rare is presented in a luxurious silver box and crystal decanter. Very few bottles were produced, with an individually-numbered letter of authenticity included with each.

DISTILLED AND BOTTLED IN KENTUCKY

During the 1970s and 1980s, Michter’s Original Sour Mash Whiskey was the distillery’s single most popular product. While the “Sour Mash” moniker originated from the whiskey production process of the same name – whereby some previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new mash to be fermented, much like making sourdough bread – Michter’s Original Sour Mash earned distinction for its unique taste. With its unique grain selection, it cannot be categorized as a rye or a bourbon. After disappearing from the market in 1989, Michter’s Original Sour Mash Whiskey made a triumphant return in 2012 with its introduction into the US★1 line. Staying true to the profile and palate of its predecessor, Michter’s US★1 Sour Mash has quickly become a favorite of whiskey enthusiasts.

Upon its being named “Whisky Of The Year” for 2019 by The Whisky Exchange, Michter’s US★1 Sour Mash Whiskey became the first whiskey made in the United States to ever achieve this honor.

A Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys from America’s First West aged 18, 15, and 10 years.

*Limited Release*

Bottled at 98 Proof

Nose: A luscious assortment of maple, peanut brittle, candied orange, and lavender.

Palate: Layers of pastry with ginger, allspice, and honeycomb compliment a smooth background of aged leather and seasoned oak.

Finish: Tinges of herbal spice are accompanied by an incredibly long-lasting cigar box and leather finish.

Indulge in the meticulously crafted W.L. Weller Millennium Whiskey, a limited-edition blend of carefully selected straight whiskeys from 2000, 2003, 2005, and 2006. This unique blend offers unparalleled depth and complexity, with 50% from 2003, 40% from 2005, and hints of 7% from 2006 and 3% from 2000. Each component has been expertly curated for its exceptional flavor profile, with the majority from 2003 and 2005 providing a robust and mature character, while the smaller contributions add subtle nuances and layers of complexity. Experience the best of the distillery across these years in one exceptional whiskey.

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W.L Weller 12 Year Bourbon 1 Liter

About the Whiskey

• 2024's Barrel Proof edition of Fortuna
• 7+ Years Old
• Barrel Proof (120.83pf)

About The Brand

At the height of America’s original whiskey boom of the late nineteenth century, a German immigrant named Phil Hollenbach crafted a brand called Fortuna that helped define the early days of the modern bourbon industry.  Hollenbach left a lasting mark on the whiskey trade, having found great success in Louisville, Kentucky.  He strived to delight customers far and wide by sharing some of the “Taste of Good Fortune” provided to his family. 

Over a hundred years since its inception, Fortuna Bourbon has now been revitalized for a new generation of whiskey lovers to celebrate.  Aged a minimum of six years and hand-selected by the folks behind Rare Character Whiskey, the spirit of Hollenbach’s passion and dedication lives on in this remarkable Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

Heavy Char Rye Whiskey 8 Year is the 13th edition in the Parker's Heritage Collection, named after the late Heaven Hill master distiller Parker Beam. This marks the first Kentucky straight rye for the collection. Also, ordinarily Heaven Hill uses char #3 barrels for most of its products. In this case, char #5 barrels -- charred an additional 50 seconds more than char #3 level -- are used. Heavy Char Rye aged for 8 years and 9 months on the seventh floor of rickhouse Y. Bottled without chill-filtration at 52.5% ABV. At 105-proof it lands with a bit of smoke, ample vanilla, background notes of banana bread and pine, and a warming finish that leaves a trace of baking spice. It's very well balanced, with spice to punch through the rich oak influence and complexity that keeps one coming back for another pour.

Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon was released to celebrate the 25th year of Booker’s Bourbon and includes the oldest whiskey ever bottled for the Booker’s line (9-11 years). But wait, there’s more: these barrels were not just the oldest ever bottled under the Booker’s name, but were also among the last barrels Booker laid down before his passing. Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon was taken from the 5th floor (“center cut”) of the Jim Beam warehouses to get that perfect balance of rustic (oak, grain, leather, etc.) and sweetness (caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, etc.).