Limited-release straight bourbon whiskey features double cask finish of honey and Amburana
ROSSELLE, N.J. (March 18, 2024) – Looking for a carnival in a bottle? Penelope Rio is set to
deliver. Arriving on shelf in March, Penelope Rio will be available at a suggested retail price of
$89.99 per 750-ml bottle. This year’s installment will have a limited allocation of 5,000 (6-in)
cases.
Inspired by the joy of Brazil, Rio delights the senses with a double cask finish of American
honey and Amburana, a Brazilian hardwood. The two finishes combine to deliver a rich and
sweet experience with surprising depth.
“Our latest Rio release is a party in a bottle – the finishes complement each other so well, resulting
in a fun and surprising mix of flavors,” said Michael Paladini, founder of Penelope Bourbon. “This
year’s release delivers a dessert sweetness combined with a nice baking spice on the finish. It’s a
fantastic and different combination of rich and sweet, with depth.”
The bourbon features an aroma of sweet honey coupled with notes of cinnamon rolls; a rich
body with notes of gingerbread, honey, nectar and baking spice; and a savory finish highlighted
by subtle notes of honey and spice. Bottled at 98 proof, Rio’s blended four-grain mash bill
consists of 74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% rye and 3% malted barley.
“Penelope Rio is one of the more complex finishes we release,” said Daniel Polise, founder and
master blender of Penelope Bourbon. “We’re really happy with how this one turned out, and
we can’t wait to see it on the shelf.”
Last year’s Penelope Rio release received 92 points from Whisky Advocate. It is part of the
company’s Cooper Series, which takes Penelope straight whiskeys on a world tour. The other
members of the series include Tokaji Cask Finish, Rosé Cask Finish and Valencia. A product locator
for the Penelope family of bourbons can be found here.
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ABOUT PENELOPE BOURBON
Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has been one of the country’s fastest-growing whiskey
brands. Named after founder Michael Paladini’s daughter, Penelope boasts a series of straight
bourbon and rye whiskey expressions that are all uniquely blended and finished. Remarkably
smooth and flavorful, Penelope is perfect whether sipping neat or mixing in a cocktail.
Penelope’s core expressions, Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Architect and Toasted Bourbon, have
received over 35 combined awards and industry accolades. In 2023, the brand won Double Gold
at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Best In Category at the ASCOT Awards –
both for its Private Select.
In addition to its cornerstone expressions, Penelope continues to introduce new and innovative
limited releases within its Cooper Series, Private Select and Founders Reserve lines.
Today, Penelope Bourbon is sold in over 40 states and three countries. Proving that with
enough love, care and hard work, anything is possible.
For more information about Penelope, please visit penelopebourbon.com and follow on social
media @penelopebourbon (Instagram / Facebook).
