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Stellum Bourbon vs Penelope Toasted Series
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Penelope Toasted Series and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Penelope Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).