Penelope Magic Toast Barrel Strength Toasted Bourbon

Product Description

Penelope Magic Toast: A Bold New Chapter in the Toasted Series

Penelope's Toasted Series began as a genuine happy accident. When the brand first started exploring toasted secondary barrel finishes, they weren't expecting each barrel to turn out so different, so instead of chasing consistency, Penelope leaned into the variety, embracing the range of char and toast levels that make every bottle in the series its own distinct expression. Magic Toast Barrel Strength is the boldest result of that philosophy yet, a 2026 release that pairs Penelope's signature toasted-barrel approach with real barrel strength intensity.

After full maturation in new charred American oak, Magic Toast is finished in a secondary barrel featuring a Char 5 and Heavy Toast treatment, the deepest combination in Penelope's toasting toolkit, before being bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at 110 proof. Built on Penelope's Toasted Series mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley, the same balance of sweetness, spice, and structure that defines the series, Magic Toast pushes that foundation further, letting the heavy toast bring forward deep caramelized flavor and concentrated oak character that a standard toasted finish doesn't reach.

Aged a full 5 years and bottled at real barrel strength, Magic Toast is built for bourbon drinkers who want the toasted-barrel character Penelope has become known for, dialed up with more proof and more oak-driven intensity behind it.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Brown sugar, toasted vanilla, cinnamon pastry, cocoa, and deeply caramelized oak.

Palate: Rich vanilla, dark chocolate, graham cracker, burnt brown sugar, dried cherry, and warm baking spice.

Finish: Long and warming, with the concentrated sweetness and toasted-oak character carrying through to a satisfying close.

Food Pairings

Magic Toast's dark chocolate and graham cracker profile pairs beautifully with dessert. Try it alongside s'mores, dried cherry chocolate bark, or a charcuterie board with aged cheddar to balance its sweetness.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy Penelope Magic Toast neat to experience its full toasted-oak character and concentrated sweetness. A few drops of water can open additional vanilla, cocoa, and baking-spice notes, while a large ice cube gradually softens its 110-proof intensity. Its combination of proof and rich toasted flavor also makes it an excellent choice for a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penelope Magic Toast Barrel Strength Toasted Bourbon? It's a 2026 Penelope Bourbon release featuring mature straight bourbon finished with a heavy-toast secondary barrel treatment (Char 5, Heavy Toast) and bottled at barrel strength.

What proof is Penelope Magic Toast? 110 proof (55% ABV).

How old is Penelope Magic Toast? It carries a 5-year age statement.

What makes Magic Toast different from Penelope's standard Toasted Bourbon? Magic Toast builds on Penelope's signature toasted-barrel style with a higher, barrel-strength proof and an especially heavy toast treatment, delivering deeper, more concentrated caramelized flavor than the standard 100-proof Toasted Series release.

Will every bottle taste exactly the same? As with the rest of Penelope's Toasted Series, char and toast levels can vary batch to batch, meaning some variation in flavor intensity is part of the series' character.

How should I enjoy it? Neat, with a few drops of water to open up additional flavor, or over a large ice cube; also excellent in a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

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