This is a Nestor Liquor private barrel selection from Penelope Bourbon's Estate Collection, the brand's top tier of aged, limited whiskeys. Penelope Single Barrel, as the back label explains, "uncovers the character that lies within our finest aged stocks," with each barrel hand selected from various warehouses and floors after a decade of aging. Our team chose Barrel #PEN26-310 for its depth and balance.
The barrel was filled on February 21, 2015 and matured on the sixth floor of Warehouse G, so by the time it was bottled in 2026 the whiskey had spent more than 11 years in oak, a full year beyond the 10 year age statement on the front label. It comes from Penelope's 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill, a sweeter, corn-forward recipe that lets the decade-plus of oak shine, and is bottled non-chill filtered at 106 proof (53% ABV), presented in the Estate Collection's deep navy and gold livery with our gold "Selected by Nestor Liquor" seal.
Tasting Notes
A rich, mature pour: caramel, toffee and dark cherry up front, with cinnamon and gentle rye spice, toasted oak and a long, warming finish of vanilla and baking spice carried by the 106 proof strength.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
A Nestor Liquor private single barrel selection, not available anywhere else
Over 11 years in oak: filled 2/21/2015, bottled 2026, beyond the 10 year label statement
Matured on Floor 6 of Warehouse G
Penelope Estate Collection, the brand's premium aged tier
Bottled at 106 proof (53% ABV), non-chill filtered
75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley mash bill
One barrel only, once it's gone it cannot be repeated
Product Details
Type
Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
Collection
Penelope Estate Collection, Selected by Nestor Liquor
Barrel No.
PEN26-310
Age
11+ Years (Filled 2/21/2015; Label Age Statement 10 Years)
Warehouse / Floor
G / 6
Mash Bill
75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Filtration
Non-Chill Filtered
Size
750mL
Proof / ABV
106 Proof (53% Alc. Vol.)
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the label say 10 years if the bourbon is 11 years old?
The front label carries Penelope's standard 10 year minimum age statement for the Estate Collection Single Barrel. The back label shows this barrel was filled on 2/21/2015 and it was bottled in 2026, so the whiskey inside is more than 11 years old.
What is a private barrel selection?
Nestor Liquor's team tasted through barrels from Penelope's aged stocks and chose this one, #PEN26-310, for its character. Every bottle comes from that single barrel, so it is unique to our store.
Where was it aged?
This barrel matured on the sixth floor of Warehouse G. Upper floors run warmer, which tends to drive deeper oak and caramel character into the whiskey.
What proof is it, and is it filtered?
It is bottled at 106 proof (53% ABV) and non-chill filtered, which preserves the full texture and flavor of the barrel.
Is this a one-time release?
Yes. As a single barrel selection, once Barrel #PEN26-310 sells out it will not be replicated. Any future Nestor Liquor pick will have its own character.
