American Bourbon and Rye

Bomberger’s Declaration Distillery Bourbon honors the legacy of the former distillery known as Bomberger’s in the 1800’s and later as Michter’s in the 20th Century. Please join us in toasting and celebrating American Whiskey History with this outstanding small batch 108 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

The 2020 Release of Bomberger’s is a flavorful Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a distinctively smooth character that belies its 108 proof strength. For the aging of this release, our Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson chose barrels made from special wood that has been naturally air dried for over 3 years. While some Chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii) oak barrels were utilized in the maturation of the 2019 Release of Bomberger’s, this year our production team opted to increase the proportion of the bourbon that spent time in Chinquapin oak. The special cooperage elevates the unique attributes of this wonderful Kentucky straight bourbon.

Our Toasted Series is a testament to the power of serendipity. When we began to explore toasted finishes, we weren’t expecting each barrel to be so different — so we decided to embrace this variety of chars and toasts that make every bottle in our Toasted Series truly one-of-a-kind.

After full maturation in charred new American oak barrels, Penelope Bourbon is finished in a new, freshly toasted barrel. While it can be hard to predict the flavor profile of each bottle in our Toasted Series, the deep notes of vanilla imbued by the toasting process add another dimension to our signature flavor profile.  Whether you’re into a Heavy Toast or Medium, our Toasted Series truly offers something for everyone. 

That’s the serendipity of Penelope.  

• Type & Proof

  
  Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  100 Proof
  Non Chill-Filtered

• Process

  Straight bourbon whiskey finished in a new, freshly toasted barrel.   Each batch uses a different secondary toasted barrel.   Be on the lookout for different char and toast levels!

• Age/Barrel Char

  5 Years Old
  #4 Staves, #2 Heads (Char levels of aged whiskey)

• Mash Bill

  74% Corn
  21% Wheat
  5% Malted Barley

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T. Stagg - 138.2pf (2015)

The barrel is toasted lightly, rather than heavily charred in the style of a traditional bourbon barrel. The lighter toast on this second barrel imparts different flavors—they produce more baking spice flavors like cinnamon and vanilla, as opposed to the deeper burnt sugar and oak notes that come from charring. Light wood, fresh dough, fresh washed mushrooms and a hint of smoke are all present. Honey, vanilla and light caramel jumped out at me with a subtle hint of smoke on the palate. Surprisingly a strong sense of smoked wood was very present at the start of this finish.

Four Roses 120th Anniversary Barrel Strength Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon - 109.8pf (2008)

Buffalo Trace has taken last year's Millennium release and decided that, going forward, bigger is definitely better. 

Master blender Drew Mayville has given this edition in the series an all-new one time only wheat mash bill, and bottled it (uncut and unfiltered) at a higher proof instead of the previous 99.

Crafted from a blend of 4 of whiskeys distilled at the turn of the millennium from some of the oldest Stock at Buffalo Trace, the liquid draws from four vintages: with 2001 contributing 3%, 2003 dominating at 50%, 2005 chipping in 40%, and 2006 adding 7%. 

This is a big bourbon, a bourbon to get lost in, a bourbon to take you places.

We love the way it sets a base of butterscotch, rich and broad, and opens out into stone fruit and hints of oak and even, faintly, in the background, a touch of smoke. 
At 128.4 proof, it swaggers, for sure, but it’s so integrated and nuanced that you don’t feel it.

The presentation carries on Buffalo Trace’s much remarked-upon flair for drama: a hand-blown crystal decanter, an illuminated display case, LED lights that activate on opening.

Old Fitzgerald 1849 Bottled in Bond 8 Year (Early 1970s) - Export Version (90pf)

Jack Daniels Coy Hill Single Barrel - 2021 - 137.7 pf

*Picture is just a representation of the bottle.*

Hirsch Selection Special Reserve 20 Year Old American Whiskey

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year bottled between 2009-2013.

Please note that the bottle laser code isn't readable, but bottle number lines up with the 2009-2013 bottling year range.

Jefferson's Presidential Select 21 Year Bourbon - Batch 10

High West BouRye (2017)

1 Bottle from each of the bottles as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection:

Eagle Rare 17 year
Sazerac rye 18 year
Thomas H Handy
George T Stagg
William Larue Weller
E.H. Taylor

Wheated Bourbon finished in Cognac barrels for
two years.

130.2 Proof

Two barrels of Wheated Bourbon from the first floor of different rickhouses mingled together, non-chill filtered.

94 Proof

Corn Whiskey that was aged for 14 years, then rebarreled into new charred oak barrels for an additional year.

97 Proof

The fifth release in the Booker’s® Bourbon 2016 Batch Collection, Batch 2016-05, also called “Off Your Rocker.”

I’m pleased to share the fourth release in the Booker’s® Bourbon 2016 Batch Collection, Batch 2016-04, also called “Bluegill Creek.”