Raw materials
corn
wheat
rye
malted barley
Brand
Penelope Bourbon
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Penelope Bourbon.
American bourbon brand founded in 2018, known for expressions such as Four Grain and Barrel Strength. Penelope produces and markets various lines of straight bourbon and releases finished in different casks, working with established production partners for sourcing and bottling.
bourbon
American whiskey
four-grain bourbon
barrel-strength bourbon
brand
Producer range
Producer range Penelope Bourbon
Spirit categories
bourbon
American whiskey
four-grain bourbon
barrel-strength bourbon
brand
Representative products
Penelope Barrel Strength (70 cl)
Penelope Four Grain / Penelope Bourbon (70 cl)
Casks and ageing vessels
American oak barrels (new American oak)
wine casks for finishing (e.g., rosé, Tokaji, Valencia / Cooper Series)
Brazilian oak (mentioned in specific finishes)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Penelope uses distillates supplied by partners (including MGP, Ross & Squibb Distillery, Lawrenceburg IN) and works on blending multiple mash bills to achieve its expressions. Some releases are non-chill-filtered and are offered both at barrel proof and in standard bottlings; the brand selects and uses different types of casks for finishes and limited releases.
Distillation
Produced with distillates supplied by MGP (Lawrenceburg, IN) and other partners; the range is obtained by blending multiple mash bills provided by distiller partners.
Ageing
Aged in American oak barrels (new American oak) with releases that include finishes in various cask types (Cooper Series and other limited editions finished in wine casks or alternative woods).
Producer history Penelope Bourbon
Penelope Bourbon was founded in 2018 by Michael Paladini and Daniel Polise and is named after the founder's daughter. The brand grew rapidly with a range based on blends of multiple mash bills; on June 1, 2023 Penelope was acquired by MGP Ingredients (through subsidiary Luxco), becoming part of the group's brand portfolio.
Production philosophy
To create accessible, enjoyable bourbons for everyday drinking, with a focus on blending and expressions that can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails; the brand's communication emphasizes the celebration of small daily pleasures.
Territory
United States (commercial activity and branding with operational headquarters in New Jersey); production/distillation is carried out at partner facilities in the USA (e.g., MGP Lawrenceburg, IN).
Awards and recognitions
Among the accolades cited by the brand: Double Gold and Best of Class at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022; ASCOT awards (including Double Platinum and the "Blender of the Year" title in 2022).
Penelope Bourbon
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