Penelope Bourbon Unveils Estate Collection 2025

Penelope Bourbon has announced the release of its 2025 Estate Collection, five distinct expressions with minimum age statements of 10 years. The expanded collection includes a reimagined Founders Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the introduction of new Omega Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Omega French Oak barrels, and the award-winning Single Barrel and Private Select bourbons.

“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, Danny Polise. “In addition, our 2025 Founders Reserve is a 13-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon which stands as a solid pour, along with our award-winning 10-year Private Select blend and Single Barrel straight bourbon offerings.”

The quintet is as follows:

Penelope Founders Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: $199.99
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). 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 $199.99 per 750mL bottle.

Penelope Omega 11 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey: $129.99
 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 $129.99.

Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon: $89.99
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 $89.99.

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 $89.99.

Penelope Private Select 10 Year Bourbon: $79.99
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 $79.99 per 750mL bottle.

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 Friday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. EST.