Penelope Estate Collection Omega 11 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Penelope Estate Collection Omega 11 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a premium Kentucky bourbon aged for 11 years and finished in rare French oak Radoux Omega barrels, bottled at a robust 109.8 proof (54.9% ABV). This distinguished expression features a carefully crafted mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, delivering complex layers of flavor that blend traditional bourbon character with innovative cooperage artistry. The Omega barrels are crafted from tight-grain French oak staves selected using cutting-edge OakScan® technology and matured for three years to ensure precise flavor development and seamless integration. On the nose, expect rich vanilla bean, honeycomb, and toffee with warm oak spice, while the palate reveals praline, toasted marshmallow, vanilla nougat, and baking spices like cardamom and star anise, finishing with a long, warming embrace of cinnamon, dark toffee, and roasted nut notes. Produced in Bardstown, Kentucky, this limited Estate Collection release—with only 1,800 six-bottle cases allocated—combines cask-strength intensity with refined elegance, making it an exceptional choice for whiskey enthusiasts seeking a sophisticated, modern bourbon that rewards slow sipping and reflection, available at approximately $129.99.

Process & Profile

Penelope Omega 11 Year Estate Collection Bourbon begins its journey with a carefully crafted mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky. The bourbon ages for 11 years in traditional barrels before undergoing an additional year of finishing in select Radoux Omega barrels—rare, tight-grain French oak vessels crafted with meticulous precision.

What sets this bourbon apart is Radoux Cooperage's pioneering OakScan® technology, which uses data-driven analysis to select individual staves for optimal flavor development. Each barrel features a specialized heavy toast profile designed to enhance integration and deliver balanced complexity without overwhelming the bourbon's core character. This blend of traditional bourbon-making expertise with advanced coopering science creates a bourbon that is both timeless and distinctly modern.

Bottled at cask strength (109.8 proof / 54.9% ABV), Penelope Omega captures the full intensity and depth achieved during its extended maturation. The limited allocation of 1,800 six-bottle cases positions this as a collectible expression within Penelope's Estate Collection.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aromatic profile opens with inviting layers of toasted marshmallow, brown butter, and toffee sweetness, followed by notes of vanilla wafers, nougat, and honeycomb. Warm baking spices including allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom add complexity, while hints of vanilla bean and roasted nuts round out the sophisticated bouquet. A touch of pipe tobacco and burnt orange peel provides subtle depth for those seeking additional nuance.

Palate

The palate delivers a silky, well-integrated experience featuring praline, toasted marshmallow, and vanilla nougat with underlying notes of dark brown sugar. Baking spices—particularly cardamom, star anise, and nutmeg—weave throughout, while hints of caramelized fruit and butterscotch add richness. The oak influence is present but refined, providing structure without harshness, and cocoa notes emerge to complement the sweeter elements.

Finish

The finish is long, rich, and evolving, characterized by warming baking spices including cinnamon, rye pepper, and clove. Dark toffee, nougat, and the distinctive nuttiness of roasted peanut M&Ms create a luxurious, lingering conclusion. The finish invites reflection and rewards slow sipping with complexity that continues to unfold.

What Makes It Special

French Oak Mastery

Penelope Omega represents the pinnacle of French oak finishing innovation. The rare, tight-grain French oak barrels are selected using OakScan® technology—a data-driven approach that identifies the finest staves for precision flavor development. This distinguishes Omega from standard oak-finished bourbons and elevates the entire expression.

Age & Complexity

At 11 years old, this bourbon has developed substantial character and depth. The extended aging period allows the mash bill's corn sweetness to marry beautifully with rye spice and barley complexity, creating a balanced, mature profile that improves with contemplation.

Cask Strength Intensity

Bottled at 109.8 proof, Omega maintains the full-bodied richness of barrel-proof bourbon without excessive harshness. This strength level amplifies the complex spice and oak notes while preserving the refined sweetness that defines the experience.

Limited Collectibility

With only 1,800 six-bottle cases produced, Penelope Omega qualifies as a limited release for serious collectors and enthusiasts.

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