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 #PEN26-324 for its depth and balance.
The barrel was filled on June 22, 2015 and matured on the fifth floor of Warehouse G, so by the time it was bottled in 2026 the whiskey had spent 11 years in oak, beyond the 10 year age statement on the front label. It comes from Penelope's high-rye mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley, which brings extra spice and structure to the aged profile, and is bottled non-chill filtered at 110 proof (55% 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, high-rye pour: caramel and dark cherry up front, then a wave of rye spice, black pepper and cinnamon, with toasted oak, leather and a long, warming finish of vanilla and baking spice carried by the 110 proof strength.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
A Nestor Liquor private single barrel selection, not available anywhere else
11 years in oak: filled 6/22/2015, bottled 2026, beyond the 10 year label statement
Matured on Floor 5 of Warehouse G
Penelope Estate Collection, the brand's premium aged tier
Bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV), non-chill filtered
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.
PEN26-324
Age
11 Years (Filled 6/22/2015; Label Age Statement 10 Years)
Warehouse / Floor
G / 5
Mash Bill
60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
Filtration
Non-Chill Filtered
Size
750mL
Proof / ABV
110 Proof (55% 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 6/22/2015 and it was bottled in 2026, so the whiskey inside is 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, #PEN26-324, 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 fifth 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 110 proof (55% 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 #PEN26-324 sells out it will not be replicated. Any future Nestor Liquor pick will have its own character.
