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Penelope Bourbon Rosé Cask Finish
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Distiller:
MGP
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Bottler:
Penelope Bourbon
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ABV:
47%
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Age:
2 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: The finish offers some toasty barrel char, more chocolate, and a vaguely floral element — the only hint of rose wine that I can suss out here. Rose or no, it’s definitely worth drinking.
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- Raided Score: 82
- Publication: Whiskey Consensus
- Excerpt: Not only is this incredibly unique, but it’s also innovative and proof that these gentlemen are putting their mark on the American whiskey industry.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: I wasn't sure how Rose + Bourbon would go at first, but it's a great combination that hopefully will inspire many other brands to continue to push the envelope in innovative cask finishes. This particular one just works. [Batch 01]
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Intro:
Penelope Bourbon's Rose Cask Finish takes 2+ year MGP and finishes it further in Rose wine casks. It's bottled at 47% ABV with no filtering.
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Nose:
Light and sweet - plenty of fresh berries, juicy wine notes and a cinnamon sugar background. The bourbon notes pair nicely with the lighter bodied wine notes on the nose.
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Taste:
Medium mouth feel. Brown sugar returns with some oak tannins, fresh berry notes and a hint of vanilla bean.
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Finish:
Long finish. The tannins work well with the sweet bourbon + wine notes, leading to a delightful exit.
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Overall:
I wasn't sure how Rose + Bourbon would go at first, but it's a great combination that hopefully will inspire many other brands to continue to push the envelope in innovative cask finishes. This particular one just works.
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Score:
6
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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