Get ready, bourbon enthusiasts! Penelope Bourbon has just unveiled its 2025 Estate Collection, a dazzling lineup of five premium and ultra-premium straight bourbon whiskeys, each boasting a minimum age statement of 10 years. This highly anticipated release, hitting select markets in September 2025, brings bold flavors, innovative finishes, and increased availability to elevate your sipping experience. From the reimagined Founders Reserve to the groundbreaking Omega Straight Bourbon, here’s everything you need to know about this award-worthy collection.
What’s New in the 2025 Estate Collection?
This year’s collection is a celebration of craftsmanship, featuring:
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Founders Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A cask-strength masterpiece aged for 13 years.
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Omega 11 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A new star finished in prestigious French Oak barrels.
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Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon: Two unique mash bills showcasing unparalleled complexity.
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Private Select 10 Year Bourbon: An award-winning blend of hand-selected barrels.
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Expanded allocations across all releases, making it easier for bourbon fans to get their hands on these gems.
“Our Estate Collection brings together the best bourbons we release each year,” says Michael Paladini, Penelope Bourbon founder and VP of strategy for MGP Ingredients. “For 2025, we’re introducing Omega, finished in some of the most prestigious French Oak barrels in the world, and bringing back Founders Reserve as a 13-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon.”
Meet the Stars of the 2025 Estate Collection
1. Founders Reserve 13 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($199.99)
Aged for 13 years and bottled at a robust 121.4 proof (60.7% ABV), this cask-strength bourbon is a testament to patience and passion. With a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, it’s packaged in a luxurious deep green collectors’ box. Only 3,700 cases will be available starting September 2025.
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Aroma: Rich caramel, vanilla, hints of tobacco, and candied fruit.
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Taste: Toasted nuts, graham cracker, sweet oak, butterscotch, and dark fruit.
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Finish: Lingering spice, caramel sweetness, and black pepper.
2. Omega 11 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($129.99)
Introducing Omega, a game-changer finished for an extra year in Radoux Omega French Oak barrels, crafted with rare, tight-grain oak and advanced OakScan® technology for a precise flavor profile. Bottled at 109.8 proof (54.9% ABV) with the same mash bill as Founders Reserve, only 1,800 cases will hit shelves in September 2025, dressed in an elegant burgundy and gold label.
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Aroma: Warm vanilla, honey, toffee, and allspice.
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Taste: Brown sugar, dark fruit, leather, and cocoa.
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Finish: Sweet spice, cinnamon gum, and buttery nougat.
“We’re excited to introduce Omega as part of the Estate Collection,” says Danny Polise, Penelope’s Founder and Master Blender. “These French Oak finishing casks from Radoux Cooperage, built with oak from prestigious French forests, bring remarkable balance and modern craftsmanship.”
3. Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon ($89.99)
Hand-selected for their exceptional quality, the 2025 Single Barrel releases offer two distinct mash bills:
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Mash Bill 1: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley at 99 proof (49.5% ABV).
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Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and plum.
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Taste: Caramel, butter toffee, wild cherry candy, and light rye spice.
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Finish: Cinnamon, frosting, and lingering spice.
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Availability: 1,300 cases nationwide.
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Mash Bill 2: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley at 103 proof (51.5% ABV).
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Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, and graham cracker.
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Taste: Apricot, vanilla, and light chocolate.
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Finish: Long rye spice with vanilla custard and roasted nuts.
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Availability: 2,400 cases nationwide.
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4. Private Select 10 Year Bourbon ($79.99)
This award-winning blend, aged for 10 years, 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 cases will be available nationwide starting September 2025.
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Aroma: Rich caramel, cinnamon, and red fruits.
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Taste: Caramel, brown sugar, cherry, and baking spice.
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Finish: Vanilla honey bun with oak spice and light smoke.
Award-Winning Legacy
The 2024 Penelope Estate Collection set the bar high, earning platinum at the 2025 ASCOT Awards and gold at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Awards for Single Barrel, plus gold at the 2025 ASCOT and SIP Awards for Private Select. The 2025 collection promises to raise the bar even higher with its bold flavors and innovative finishes.
Where to Find the 2025 Estate Collection
The full collection launches in select markets in September 2025, with exclusive first access at Lux Row Distillers starting Friday, September 5, at 9 a.m. EST. Can’t wait to find these bottles? Check out the Penelope Bourbon product locator to track down your favorites.
About Penelope Bourbon
Penelope Bourbon was founded in 2018 by Mike Paladini and his childhood friend Danny Polise in Roselle, New Jersey, to celebrate the birth of Paladini’s daughter, Penelope. Inspired by their shared love for bourbon and a desire to create a whiskey that appeals to both novice and seasoned drinkers, they partnered with MGP’s historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, founded in 1847. Initially a small operation with just 1,900 bottles, the brand gained traction through innovative blending and cask finishing, leading to its acquisition by MGP’s Luxco subsidiary in 2023 for $105 million, with a potential earn-out of up to $110.8 million by 2025. Penelope Bourbon has since expanded its reach across over 30 states and four countries, earning recognition for its approachable yet flavorful profiles and creative expressions.
The distillery produces a diverse portfolio, with its flagship Penelope Four Grain Bourbon, a blend of three mash bills (averaging 75% corn, 15% wheat, 7% rye, 3% malted barley), aged 2-5 years in new American oak barrels with #4 char staves and #2 char heads, bottled at 80 proof. Other core offerings include Barrel Strength (116.6 proof, uncut and non-chill filtered), Toasted Series (finished in freshly toasted barrels), and Architect (finished with French oak staves). The Cooper Series explores global wine cask finishes, such as Valencia (Vino de Naranja casks, 95 proof), Tokaji (Hungarian wine casks, 106-109 proof), and Rio (honey and amburana casks). Limited releases like the Founders Reserve, including a 13-year-old American light whiskey and 11-year-old wheat whiskey lots, showcase rare barrels. These expressions, often non-chill filtered, have earned accolades, including a double gold for Toasted Rye at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Raise a glass to Penelope Bourbon’s 2025 Estate Collection—cheers to bold flavors and unforgettable sips!
About Luxco
Since 1958, Luxco, now part of MGP Ingredients Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), has been a leading producer of premium spirits. Operating distilleries like Ross & Squibb (home of Penelope and Remus), Lux Row Distillers (Rebel, Ezra Brooks, Blood Oath), Limestone Branch (Yellowstone), and Destiladora Gonzalez Lux (100% agave tequilas), Luxco delivers exceptional quality. Visit Luxco.com for more.
Cheers to bold flavors and unforgettable sips with the 2025 Penelope Bourbon Estate Collection!
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