American Light Whiskey 17 Year
Blended American · Penelope Bourbon · Fort Lee, NJ
American Light Whiskey 17 Year is a blended American from Penelope Bourbon in Fort Lee, NJ. It is bottled at 140.2 proof (70.1% ABV) and carries a 17-year age statement. The whiskey is sourced from MGP. Suggested retail is about $80.
Tasting notes
Rare 17-year corn-based whiskey (99% corn) from the historic Seagram's/MGP distillery, aged in second-fill oak — the legal definition of "Light Whiskey." Butterscotch, cake batter, cotton candy, and brown sugar.
How it compares
- At $80, it is priced right around the median blended American in the catalog ($75).
- At 140.2 proof it runs 38 proof points hotter than the typical blended American here (102 proof).
- It ranks #10 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #1 of 5 from Penelope Bourbon.