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    Penelope Four Grain Bourbon

    TimothyBy TimothyApril 29, 2019Updated:May 8, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Who they are

    A New Jersey based brand that’s located in beautiful Rumson, NJ and named after one of the Owners (Daniel Polise & Michael Paladini) newly born daughters, Penelope Bourbon set out to make a flavorful, light, easy drinking bourbon that is fun and approachable for every bourbon drinker. MSRP $34.99

    What it is

    An 80 proof straight four grain bourbon sourced from MGP. The Co-founder and COO of the company Daniel Polise is very open, honest and upfront with where their bourbon comes from and is more than happy to answer questions.

    Appearance

    Light honey glow.

    Nose

    Sweet grains (more than likely from the corn) followed by sweet creamy peaches and warm yeast rolls. It finishes out with a lovely light caramel and a tinge of strawberries. For being 2-3 years old I’m surprised by the aromas that are emitting here.

    Taste

    Grain forward but not aggressive (yes, you can tell it is young but it isn’t full of ethanol) accompanied by a pleasant sweetness and a hint of oak. On the back of the palate there’s more stone fruit notes and a small amount of orange zest while a lovely rye spice lingers in the background.

    Finish

    Short medium finish with a nice rye spice.

    Synopsis

    Make no mistake: this is a young whiskey, so those big robust flavors you might be after won’t be present. Don’t let that stop you from picking this up, though. For being as young as it is, Penelope bourbon did a good job blending these bourbons to create an easy drinking, easily approachable bourbon.

    ModernThirst.com Score: 88 out of 100

    Disclosure: The sampled bottle of Penelope was graciously provided by Penelope Bourbon.  ModernThirst.com appreciates their willingness to provide their product for review.  The contents of this review are our own, made without outside influence, or strings attached. 

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    Penelope 4 Grain Bourbon

    88 Good

    For a young whiskey, this represents an excellent job of blending by owner Daniel Polise.

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