Penelope Toasted Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey offers a rich and complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, often with a hint of dried fruit or spice. The "toasted barrel" aspect means that after aging in traditional charred new oak barrels, the whiskey undergoes a secondary maturation in barrels that have been toasted at a lower temperature, enhancing certain flavors and softening others. This relatively newer style of bourbon is part of a growing trend in the whiskey industry to experiment with barrel finishes to create unique expressions. One should consider trying it for its distinctive smoothness, depth of flavor imparted by the toasted barrels, and to experience a modern take on classic bourbon that stands out from more traditional offerings.