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Penelope Bourbon announced today the limited-release of its newest bourbon, Rosé Cask Finish, one of the first bourbons to be finished in French rosé wine casks.
A unique barrel finish bourbon that comes out swinging with orange as its main flavor component, but is let down by its finish Review and tasting notes for Penelope Valencia.
Annual release of signature straight bourbon whiskey finished in French rosé wine casks available now.
Penelope’s second release in its annual Straight Rye Whiskey Toasted Series is now available.
Now eight batches in, it's surprising no one has copied Penelope’s Rosé Cask Finish bourbon as it remains a quintessential summertime bourbon pour. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Rosé Cask Finish (Batch 8).
Penelope Bourbon's annual limited-release bourbon is finished in Vino de Naranja casks from southern Spain.
MGP Ingredients, Inc., a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, today announced that its Luxco, Inc. subsidiary has reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Penelope Bourbon and its related assets.
Highly sought-after releases showcase the finest blends, barrels and finishes of aged barrel stocks.
As their first major release since being acquired, Penelope Barrel Strength 9 Year Private Select Bourbon showcases how this new relationship will evolve the Penelope Bourbon brand. Review and tasting notes for Penelope 9 Year Private Select Bourbon (Batch 23-202).
Utilizing a softer approach with Build No. 3, Penelope continues to showcase French oak’s many different sides with their Architect line. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Architect Build No. 3.
Fans get first access to Penelope’s Founders Reserve, the most prestigious release from the brand's Estate Collection.
Whiskey fans rejoice, this toasted barrel finished rye distilled using a custom 100% rye mashbill from MGP will scratch your rye itch. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Toasted Rye (Batch 23-303).
All eyes are on Penelope's big Estate Collection launch this fall, and in the face of this additional pressure the company delivers. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Estate Collection: 9 Year Private Select Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Architect Straight Bourbon.
Penelope Rio combines two popular finishing styles together which results in an unexpectedly wonderful flavor combination. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Rio (Batch 1).
The immensely popular honey and Amburana finished bourbon returns, managing to improve an already unforgettable release. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Rio (Batch 3) (24-901).
Don’t let the proof fool you, Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 12 packs a punch at under 114 proof, that is sure to please those who enjoy a bold, spicy bourbon. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 12.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 5.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 7.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength Batch 6.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Rosé Cask Finish Batch 02.
The second annual release of Penelope Toasted Rye differs from the first release in technical terms, but matches its overall style and immediate likability. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Toasted Rye (Batch 24-504).
Penelope takes the road less traveled for their first ever rye, resulting in unique tasting rye that will please those adventure seekers looking to try something new. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Tokaji Cask Finish Rye Batch 1.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Barrel Strength Toasted Bourbon (Batch 31).
Though a largely ignored subset of American whiskey, Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 Year American Light Whiskey shows how great light whiskey can truly be. Review and tasting notes for Penelope Founders Reserve: 15 Year American Light Whiskey.
Review and tasting notes for Penelope Founders Reserve: 13 Year American Light Whiskey.
Tasting notes and our thoughts of Penelope Four Grain Bourbon.
Tasting notes and our thoughts of Penelope Four Grain Barrel Strength Bourbon.
We invite you to try this carefully curated finished blend, and in doing so consider the bourbon’s journey from start to finish as you explore its complex and nuanced flavor profile.
It’s been almost a year since the bourbon world was thunderstruck by the news of MGP Ingredients’ acquisition of Penelope Bourbon. This begs the question, what’s next?
Part 3 of our "Breaking the Seel" series in conjunction with Penelope Bourbon and retailer Seelbach's. For the release, we selected 3 barrels, each with a different mashbill to create our starting point: a custom 4 grain blend. From there we finished the blend in a char 2, heavy toast, Speyside barrel(s).
There are plenty of great whiskeys that fly under the radar every year that can be just as good as the whiskeys that everyone goes nuts trying to get their hands on.
Finished whiskeys comes in a wide range of styles, but that didn't stop us from narrowing down some of our favorites.
This past week we had the opportunity to make history. Ross & Squibb Distillery, owned by MGP Ingredients is often shrouded in mystery only in that it isn’t open for public tours or really anyone else for that matter. While there, we got to do something no outside visitor has done in 80+ years.
Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique finished whiskeys of 2023.
Simple: We select single whiskey barrels and make them available to our Patreon supporters. One Patreon supporter will even get to help us with each barrel selection!
With this special Single Barrel Club release, it incorporated both barrel selection and custom blending elements. Moreover, the barrels were composed of three different mashbills covering four different grains. A one-of-a-kind blend that will never be reproduced.
A beautifully constructed toasted barrel finished rye that rides high on its flavor profile and viscosity. Review and tasting notes for Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Straight Rye (2023 Release).
The inclusion of both rye and wheat undoubtedly helps bring balance between sweet and spice, with a chewy mouthfeel being a quite notable aspect. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2022 Single Cask #7: Starlight Distillery.
