Penelope Bourbon introduces the 2025 Estate Collection
Highly anticipated collection showcases higher age statements, new innovation and increased allocations across each release
The 2024 Penelope Estate Collection received multiple top spirits industry awards including platinum at the 2025 ASCOT Awards and gold at the 2025
"We are excited to introduce Omega as part of the Estate Collection – we've been experimenting with these French Oak finishing casks, built by the Radoux Cooperage, which utilizes oak from the most prestigious French forests," said Penelope Founder and Master Blender,
Penelope Founders Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey:
Inspired by passion for sharing truly special whiskey, the single lot of 2025 Founders Reserve is a testament to patience. With a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley, the 2025 edition of Founders Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged 13 years and bottled at cask strength at 121.4 proof (60.7% ABV) for a truly special bourbon that's been given the time to develop character. Packaged in the signature rich deep green Founders Reserve collectors' box, approximately 3,700 cases (3-in) will be on shelf in select markets in September for a minimum suggested retail price of
Founders Reserve opens with an aroma of rich caramel, vanilla, faint hints of tobacco and candied fruit. The body features toasted nuts, graham cracker, sweet oak, butterscotch and dark fruit on the palate and finishes with lingering spice, caramel sweetness and black pepper spice.
The 2025 Estate Collection reaches new heights with Omega, a whiskey that unites exceptional age with the most advanced oak finishing available. After 11 years of maturation, this straight bourbon whiskey is refined for an additional year in Radoux Omega barrels, considered the pinnacle of French Oak innovation. Crafted with rare, tight-grain oak and a meticulously designed toast profile, these barrels embody the highest level of precision and artistry in coopering.
Radoux Cooperage, a global leader in barrel production, pioneered OakScan® technology to scientifically select staves with the exact chemical composition needed to achieve the desired flavor profile. This data-driven approach, paired with Penelope's vision, creates a whiskey of remarkable balance, refinement, and modern craftsmanship.
With a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, Omega is bottled at 109.8 proof (54.9% ABV) and dressed in an elegant burgundy and gold label. A limited allocation of 1,800 (6-in) cases of 750mL bottles will arrive in select markets in September for a minimum suggested retail price of
Omega opens with a nose of warm vanilla, honey, toffee and allspice followed by a body of brown sugar, dark fruit, leather and cocoa. The finish features sweet spice, cinnamon gum and buttery sweet nougat.
Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon:
Each barrel chosen for the 2025 Single Barrel release was hand-selected to showcase the nuanced complexity of the finest stocks of well-aged bourbon deemed too exceptional to blend. The 2025 Single Barrel offerings feature two different mash bills and proof points:
Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley is bottled at 99 proof (49.5% ABV) and features aromas of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit and plum; tastes of caramel, butter toffee, wild cherry candy and light rye spice; and a finish of cinnamon, frosting and lingering spice. A limited allocation of 1,300 (3-in) cases will be available nationwide in September at a minimum suggested retail price of
Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley is bottled at 103 proof (51.5% ABV) and opens with caramel, vanilla and graham cracker on the nose followed by flavors of apricot, vanilla and light chocolate on the palate. The long rye spice finish includes notes of vanilla custard and roasted nuts. A limited allocation of 2,400 (3-in) cases will arrive at retailers nationwide in September at a minimum suggested retail price of
Penelope Private Select 10 Year Bourbon:
Award-winning Private Select is a masterpiece in blended bourbon, showcasing the finest of hand-selected aged barrel stocks. Aged 10 years, 2025 Private Select features a mash bill of 74% corn, 20% rye, 1% wheat and 5% malted barley. Bottled at 106.8 proof (53.4% ABV), 6,900 (6-in) cases will be available at retailers nationwide starting in September at a minimum suggested retail price of
Opening with aromas of rich caramel, cinnamon and red fruits, 2025 Private Select features flavors of caramel, brown sugar, cherry and baking spice, and a vanilla honey bun finish with notes of oak spice and light smoke.
"Our Estate Collection brings together the best bourbons we release each year," said
The full 2025 Estate Collection will be available this September in select markets, with first access to the entire collection exclusively at Lux Row Distillers beginning
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