{"product_id":"penelope-bourbon-toasted-series-rye-whiskey","title":"Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenelope Bourbon Toasted Series Rye Whiskey is the rye expression from Penelope's Toasted Series — a straight rye whiskey finished with toasted oak staves, adding caramel, vanilla, and warm wood sweetness to the naturally spice-forward rye character without softening the grain's defining pepper and herbal backbone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toasted Series applies stave finishing to Penelope's base spirits — toasted (rather than charred) oak staves contribute lighter, more dessert-oriented wood compounds than heavily charred staves, adding vanilla and caramel layers while preserving the rye's inherent spice character. The result is a rye that works for traditional rye drinkers who want added depth and for bourbon drinkers exploring the rye category with a gentler entry. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice, toasted vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and light herbal character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice-forward rye with toasted oak sweetness — pepper, vanilla, brown sugar, and warm grain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with lingering rye spice and toasted wood warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawrenceburg, IN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Rye Whiskey, Toasted Oak Stave Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does toasted oak differ from charred oak finishing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eToasted oak is heated at lower temperatures than charred oak, producing lighter vanillin and caramel compounds without the heavier char and smoke that charring creates. Toasted staves add sweetness and vanilla depth without the darker, more aggressive wood character of heavy char — making it ideal for preserving the rye's natural spice while adding complementary sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a good rye for bourbon drinkers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the toasted oak finish bridges the sweeter character of bourbon and the spice-forward character of rye. An approachable starting point for bourbon drinkers exploring the rye category, with enough vanilla and caramel from the toasted staves to feel familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does toasted oak differ from charred oak finishing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Toasted oak is heated at lower temperatures than charred oak, producing lighter vanillin and caramel without heavier char and smoke. Toasted staves add sweetness and vanilla depth without aggressive wood character — ideal for preserving rye's natural spice while adding complementary sweetness.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is this a good rye for bourbon drinkers?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — the toasted oak finish bridges bourbon's sweeter character and rye's spice. An approachable starting point for bourbon drinkers exploring rye, with enough vanilla and caramel to feel familiar.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Penelope Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":42900774944839,"sku":"467732 eRNDC","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/PenelopeBourbonToastedSeriesRyeWhiskey_003e01bf-1157-4571-9d00-0d7ab39737e8.png?v=1782403698","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/penelope-bourbon-toasted-series-rye-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}