Penelope Valencia Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon

Penelope Valencia Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon

A little background

Penelope Bourbon’s latest release, Penelope Valencia Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon, pairs the brand’s Four Grain Straight Bourbon with a Spanish twist, finishing it in Vino de Naranja casks from Sevilla, Spain. This unique choice of finishing cask, traditionally used to age the vibrant, aromatic orange wine known as Vino de Naranja, brings a distinctively bold and citrus-forward character to Penelope’s bourbon. Vino de Naranja is crafted by aging white wine with the bitter, fragrant peels of Seville oranges in oak barrels.
 
Penelope Valencia features a mash bill of 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, and 3% malted barley, is bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV) and retails for $79.99 per 750mL bottle. With a limited release of only 5,000 cases, Penelope Valencia offers a one-of-a-kind experience, blending American bourbon heritage with the distinctive Spanish tradition of orange wine.


(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Gold

Nose

Tangerine, candied orange peel, vanilla, caramel, Tang, lemon cheesecake, and nutmeg.

Palate

Nutmeg, caramel, fresh sweet orange slices, apricots, cinnamon, and clove.

Finish

Baking spice, cinnamon, sweet orange cream, graham cracker, fresh leather, simple syrup, apricot, and spice.

In closing

 

In conclusion, Penelope Valencia Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon offers a delightful and refreshing whiskey experience that stands out from the crowd. The nose is sweet and inviting, with bright citrus notes balanced by hints of vanilla, caramel, and warming spices. On the palate, it unfolds with layers of nutmeg, fresh orange, and apricot, adding complexity without being overly rich or heavy. The medium-length finish carries a touch of sweetness, with flavors of baking spices, graham cracker, and a subtle leather note. With a dry, expressive profile and an intriguing, juicy finish, this bourbon is both approachable and distinctive—an enjoyable pour that showcases Penelope’s flair for creative cask finishes.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Penelope Bourbon. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.

Penelope Valencia Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon

95 Proof
Penelope Valencia Vino de Naranja Finished Bourbon
9

Nose

 9.0/10

Palate

 9.1/10

Finish

 9.0/10

Complexity

 9.1/10

Value

 9.0/10

The Good

  • Effortless nose
  • Bloom of flavor
  • Interesting finish

The Bad

  • Availability
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Matthew Evans

Matthew is the founder/owner of Whiskey Consensus and lead whiskey geek for the brand. He likes his whiskey served neat at cask strength and always jumps at the chance to learn something new.

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