Penelope Straight Rye 750ml

Aroma: Fresh rye grain and cracked black pepper arrive first, followed by dried herbs — think dill and caraway — with a subtle undercurrent of honey and oak. A light mintiness emerges as the whiskey opens up in the glass.

Taste: The entry is crisp and grain-forward, with immediate rye spice that builds across the mid-palate. Notes of baking spice, white pepper, and dried citrus peel develop alongside a restrained sweetness of light caramel and toasted oak. At 95 proof, the whiskey carries enough weight to feel substantial without overwhelming heat.

Finish: Medium-long and dry, with lingering peppercorn, herbal bitterness, and a trace of dark honey. The rye spice reasserts itself on the close, leaving a clean, slightly tannic impression.