Penelope 17 Year American Light Whiskey Limited Release 750mL

Penelope 17 Year American Light Whiskey is one of the rarest expressions from the Penelope portfolio — a 17-year-old American Light Whiskey, a distinct legal category from bourbon that allows distillation at higher proof and maturation in used or uncharred barrels, producing an exceptionally aged spirit with a lighter, more delicate, and more complex character than straight bourbon at the same age.

American Light Whiskey is a federally defined category — produced at higher proof than bourbon (above 160 proof off the still vs. bourbon's 160 proof maximum, then entered into used or uncharred oak barrels), producing a lighter spirit that takes longer to achieve the depth of character that bourbon achieves faster in new charred oak. At 17 years, this expression has achieved an extraordinary depth that the light whiskey style's gentle maturation only produces at significant age. One of the most unusual and genuinely rare expressions in the Penelope catalog. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Delicate caramel, dried fruit, aged oak, vanilla, and a refined, complex character from 17 years of development
• Palate: Light and elegant with extraordinary maturity — caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, subtle oak, and unusual depth from the light whiskey style
• Finish: Long, refined, and complex — the hallmark of genuinely aged American whiskey

Specs

• Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
• Style: American Light Whiskey
• Age: 17 Years
• Release: Limited
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Light Whiskey?

A federally defined whiskey category distinct from bourbon — distilled at higher proof and matured in used or uncharred barrels rather than new charred oak. The higher distillation proof produces a lighter spirit, and the used or uncharred barrel produces a slower, more gentle maturation. At 17 years, the result is extraordinary maturity with a unique character profile impossible to achieve in straight bourbon production.

Is the Penelope 17 Year a collector expression?

Yes — 17-year-old American Light Whiskey from Penelope is one of the rarest expressions the brand has produced. Limited allocation. Order online with fast shipping while available.