Penelope Bourbon Rose Cask Finish

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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: 85
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.
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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.
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.
Taste:
Medium mouth feel. Brown sugar returns with some oak tannins, fresh berry notes and a hint of vanilla bean.
Finish:
Long finish. The tannins work well with the sweet bourbon + wine notes, leading to a delightful exit.
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.
Score:
6
By t8ke
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