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Penelope Toasted Series vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Penelope Toasted Series and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$288 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Penelope Toasted Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).