Penelope Rio Double Cask Finish American Bourbon Whiskey

Rio is our latest instalment in our Cooper Series which takes our straight whiskeys on a world tour, pairing Penelope with unique casks from around the world. Inspired by the joy of Brazil, Rio delights the senses with a double cask finish of American honey and Brazilian oak. The two make perfect dance partners, rich and sweet, with surprising depth. It's a carnival in a bottle.

"...with aromas of honeysuckle, raisin, coffee cake, and ripe banana. The palate is cinnamon-dominated and spicy, with rum raisin ice cream and Big Red gum. Mid to short length on the finish but full of flavour. Playful, simple, and delicious." - Whisky Advocate

Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Honey & Amburana Barrels 

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 7% Rye, 15% Wheat, 3% Malted Barley

AROMA: Sweet honey with a fun Cinnamon roll note

BODY: Rich with notes of gingerbread, honey nectar & baking spice

FINISH: Long and savoury finish with subtle notes of sweet honey and spice

• TYPE & PROOF

  Four Grain 
  Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  98 Proof
  Non Chill-Filtered

• PROCESS

  Blend of 3 bourbon mash bills comprised of four grains finished first in honey barrels and then new Amburana barrels from Brazil.  Finishing period was ~2 years in total.

• AGE: 4-6 years

• MASH BILL: 74% Corn, 14% Wheat, 9% Rye, 3% Malted Barley