Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 year American Light Whiskey

August 26, 2024 · #41

Bottle completed

CategoryLight Whiskey
Country | RegionUnited States, Kentucky
DistilleryMGP
Age statement15yr
Alcohol % | Proof64.2% | 128.4 pf
ReleaseDecember 2023
Mash bill99% Corn, 1% Malted Barley
Cask typeUn-charred New American oak
Price point$130
Bottle statusCompleted
Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 year American Light Whiskey bottle reference image

Appearance / Color

Light gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Kettle corn, Pecan, Cake batter, Stewed apples, Nutmeg, Chocolate crinkle cookie, Potent & sweet

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Tiramisu,  Kettle corn,  Honeycomb, Brown butter

Finish

Oak, Clove, Cinnamon spice, Rising spice & heat

Oak, Clove, Cinnamon spice, Rising spice & heat Though a largely ignored subset of American whiskey, Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 Year American Light Whiskey shows how great light whiskey can truly be. Light whiskey is a category of whiskey produced in the United States that is distilled to a higher proof than traditional whiskey, typically between 160 and 190 proof. It is aged in used or uncharred new oak barrels, which results in a lighter flavor profile compared to other types of whiskey. This style was developed in response to consumer demand for lighter spirits and has a more subtle, mellow character, often described as smooth with hints of sweetness.

Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 year American Light Whiskey

August 26, 2024 GMWC : #41

Category: Light Whiskey

Country | Region: United States, Kentucky

Distillery: MGP

Age statement: 15yr

Alcohol: 64.2% | Proof: 128.4

Release: December 2023

Mash bill: 99% Corn, 1% Malted Barley

Cask type: Un-charred New American oak

Price point: $130

Appearance / Color: Light gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell: Kettle corn, Pecan, Cake batter, Stewed apples, Nutmeg, Chocolate crinkle cookie, Potent & sweet

Flavor / Taste / Palate: Tiramisu,  Kettle corn,  Honeycomb, Brown butter

Finish: Oak, Clove, Cinnamon spice, Rising spice & heat

Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 year American Light Whiskey

Oak, Clove, Cinnamon spice, Rising spice & heat Though a largely ignored subset of American whiskey, Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 Year American Light Whiskey shows how great light whiskey can truly be. Light whiskey is a category of whiskey produced in the United States that is distilled to a higher proof than traditional whiskey, typically between 160 and 190 proof. It is aged in used or uncharred new oak barrels, which results in a lighter flavor profile compared to other types of whiskey. This style was developed in response to consumer demand for lighter spirits and has a more subtle, mellow character, often described as smooth with hints of sweetness.

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