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Penelope Valencia
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Distiller:
MGP
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Bottler:
Penelope
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ABV:
48.5%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Penelope's use of VDN here balances wonderfully with their choice of a 4 grain mashbill for a pour that's rich and sweet, but not too sweet, with a great balance of grain and fruit.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Drink Hacker
- Excerpt: While I’d love to see how Valencia performs at a higher abv, taken as it is this is an approachable finished bourbon that has plenty to offer despite leaving a bit on the table.
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Intro:
Distilled at MGP, blended by Penelope and finished in Vino De Naranja barrels, this is Penelope Valencia. Vino de Naranja, coined 'VDN' by many, is a sweet wine that's macerated on orange peels, and makes for a interesting finish compared to more contemporary wines.
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Nose:
Beautifully composed on the nose - baking spice, honey, orange marmalade, caramel and a citrus "pop".
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Taste:
Medium mouthfeel, nice viscosity. Not syrupy sweet or overly fruity. The mash bill works great here with the sweet orange wine. Bold maple, followed by honey, orange peel, zest, ginger, marmalade and honey.
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Finish:
Long finish, easily the best part. Lovely combination of orange peel, honey, maple, bold cocoa and clove.
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Overall:
Why say many words when few will do? Penelope's use of VDN here balances wonderfully with their choice of a 4 grain mashbill for a pour that's rich and sweet, but not too sweet, with a great balance of grain and fruit.
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Score:
7
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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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