Penelope Toasted Straight Bourbon - Standard Release vs Store Pick
Sat Feb 07 2026
Is a store pick really that different, or is it just hype?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger put Penelope Straight Bourbon Toasted head-to-head with a Penelope Single Barrel Pick from The Well OKC. Same brand. Same DNA. Very different experience.From toasted marshmallow sweetness to rich brownie-like depth, we break down proof, aging, toasting vs charring, and who each bottle is actually for. Comment: Standard release or store pick, which are you choosing?#PenelopeBourbon #singlebarrel #ToastedBourbon #BourbonReview#LiquorConnoisseur #StorePick #drinktoremembernottoforget 🥃 What we cover:• Toasted bourbon vs single barrel picks• Proof differences and flavor impact• Why non-chill filtration matters• Beginner vs intermediate vs advanced drinkers• Cake vs brownie bourbon energyTimestamps:00:00 – Same Bourbon, Different Experience?01:15 – Sponsor: Bar Book App02:10 – Penelope Brand Story04:30 – Toasted vs Single Barrel Explained08:10 – Nose & First Sip (Toasted)12:40 – Store Pick Tasting17:30 – Cake vs Brownie Bourbon22:10 – Who Each Bottle Is For26:30 – Final VerdictFind us Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseurTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseurWebsite: https://theliquorconnoisseur.com🎧 Sponsored by The Bar Book AppFind spirits you’ll love without guessing.
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Is a store pick really that different, or is it just hype?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger put Penelope Straight Bourbon Toasted head-to-head with a Penelope Single Barrel Pick from The Well OKC. Same brand. Same DNA. Very different experience.From toasted marshmallow sweetness to rich brownie-like depth, we break down proof, aging, toasting vs charring, and who each bottle is actually for. Comment: Standard release or store pick, which are you choosing?#PenelopeBourbon #singlebarrel #ToastedBourbon #BourbonReview#LiquorConnoisseur #StorePick #drinktoremembernottoforget 🥃 What we cover:• Toasted bourbon vs single barrel picks• Proof differences and flavor impact• Why non-chill filtration matters• Beginner vs intermediate vs advanced drinkers• Cake vs brownie bourbon energyTimestamps:00:00 – Same Bourbon, Different Experience?01:15 – Sponsor: Bar Book App02:10 – Penelope Brand Story04:30 – Toasted vs Single Barrel Explained08:10 – Nose & First Sip (Toasted)12:40 – Store Pick Tasting17:30 – Cake vs Brownie Bourbon22:10 – Who Each Bottle Is For26:30 – Final VerdictFind us Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseurTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theliquorconnoisseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliquorconnoisseurWebsite: https://theliquorconnoisseur.com🎧 Sponsored by The Bar Book AppFind spirits you’ll love without guessing.