Penelope Bourbon introduces Havana
Annual launch in Penelope’s Cooper Sequence of cask finishes stands aside as an indulgent bourbon expertise that balances tropical parts with wealthy, heat maple notes
ST. LOUIS (Dec. 10, 2024) – Penelope Bourbon introduced its newest innovation in cask-finished bourbon with the discharge of Havana. All the time on the forefront of innovation, the Penelope workforce capitalized on the recognition of maple with Havana, and redefined the double cask end by taking a Caribbean rum end for a base of molasses and tropical sweetness and enhancing it with a singular maple syrup cask end to remodel the whole taste journey. The casks for the second end have a particular life cycle – they have been used to age Penelope bourbon, then have been repurposed to age maple syrup earlier than getting used for Havana’s second end. This particular end provides depth and heat for an progressive and distinctive but approachable expertise for bourbon connoisseurs and adventurous newcomers alike.
“That is far more than a rum-finished bourbon – it’s a standout in our assortment of cask-finished bourbons,” mentioned Danny Polise, Penelope Bourbon Founder and Grasp Blender. “The maple end is the proper complement to the preliminary rum-finished bourbon by additional elevating the mix and creating steadiness between savory, candy and oak spice.”
As the newest premium launch within the Penelope Cooper Sequence of cask-finished bourbons, Havana begins with Penelope’s signature 4 Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 4 years with a mash invoice of 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat and three% malted barley. The ultimate expression is the results of getting old 12 months in Caribbean rum casks and one month within the distinctive maple syrup barrels. Bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV), a restricted allocation of 4,500 circumstances (6-in) ship this month at a prompt minimal retail value of $79.99.
Havana imparts an aroma of molasses, banana bread and wealthy maple with tastes of sturdy caramel corn, charred oak and candied pecans. The end options lingering vanilla, brown sugar and syrup with hints of mellow tobacco and spice.
“We’ve been engaged on Havana for a very long time to ship the proper product, and we couldn’t be happier with the way in which it turned out,” mentioned Michael Paladini, Penelope Bourbon Founder and Vice President of Technique for MGP Components. “We actually attempt to push the boundaries of innovation with each launch in our Cooper Sequence. Havana’s double cask end delivers wealthy taste and complexity we predict our followers will love.”
Penelope Havana is considered one of 5 particular annual cask end releases in Penelope Bourbon’s award-winning Cooper Sequence. The opposite choices embrace Rio, double completed in American honey and Brazilian oak casks; Rosé, completed in French Grenache rosé wine casks; Tokaji, completed in Hungarian wine casks; and Valencia, completed in Vino de Naranja casks from Sevilla, Spain. A product locator for the Penelope household of bourbons might be discovered right here.
ABOUT PENELOPE BOURBON
Based in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has turn into one of many nation’s fastest-growing whiskey manufacturers. Named after founder Michael Paladini’s daughter, Penelope Bourbon affords a spread of uniquely blended and completed straight bourbon and rye whiskey expressions, recognized for his or her smoothness and wealthy taste, good for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails.
Penelope’s core expressions, together with 4 Grain, Barrel Energy, Architect, and Toasted Bourbon, have received greater than 40 awards throughout the spirits business. In 2024 alone, Penelope received Double Gold on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors for Barrel Energy and Toasted Rye, alongside innovation awards for restricted releases corresponding to Rio.
Penelope Bourbon continues to innovate inside its Cooper Sequence, Restricted Releases, and Property Assortment, additional establishing its place among the many high premium whiskey manufacturers. Immediately, Penelope is on the market in 49 states and 7 nations, proving that with ardour, dedication, and love, something is feasible.
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