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Rowan's Creek vs Penelope Toasted Series
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Penelope Toasted Series reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Rowan's Creek 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
Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).