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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Penelope Toasted Series
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Penelope Toasted Series are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (91.2 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Penelope Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).