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Penelope Toasted Series vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Penelope Toasted Series next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).