This bourbon fits into the category of “very good value for the money” which is all I was after. I’ll happily sip this neat, quaff it on the rocks, or use it as the base for a Manhattan or a highball cocktail.
When I first read about Brickway Distillery in Omaha, I was annoyed. I’m from Omaha, and like most people in whiskey, I have a sense of entitlement to all things whiskey.
This is solid, in the manner of the baseline Knob Creek expression. However – particularly on the nose – there’s a level of aromatic and flavor development that argues for the premium price.
Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey is from a mash bill of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley; a “barely legal” 51% rye, in keeping with other Kentucky Ryes.
Dickel fans might enjoy this one and celebrate it as a brand extension, even though the marketing department does not want you to. At $90 it is pricey, but not in a way that feels crazy in the current climate.
The low proof and soft flavors make Penelope a very approachable bourbon. I would recommend this for those looking for something new that is not from a big-name brand.
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