Penelope Rio Double Cask Finished In Honey & Amburana Barrels Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Penelope Cooper Series takes our straight whiskeys on a world tour, pairing Penelope with wine casks from the finest wine making regions.

Inspired by the joy of Brazil, Rio delights the senses with a double cask finish of American honey and Brazilian oak. The two make perfect dance partners, rich and sweet, with surprising depth.

It’s a carnival in a bottle.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Sweet honey with a fun Cinnamon roll note.

Body Notes: Gingerbread, honey nectar & sweet baking spice.

Forward Notes: Sweet spice.

Finish: Long and savory finish with subtle notes of sweet honey and spice.

"Anyone who didn’t think a Penelope Rio release could be nuanced and well-balanced should get ready for a new kind of Rio ... " - Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon (Very Good)

"Overall, it’s a sweet, dessert-like pour with a satisfying mouthfeel, making it a standout addition to any bourbon collection." - Whiskey Consensus (88 Points)

"The best Rio yet. It will appeal less to Amburana fanatics and more to folks who prioritize a balanced pour over a powerful one: a very good characteristic for Rio." - Bottle Raiders (88 Points)

"Sweet and delicate, Rio is filled with the flavors of gingerbread, honey, and vanilla. Close your eyes, take another sip, and you can feel the warmth of a baked apple croissant or a bourbon pecan pie take over your taste buds. The finish is long and lingering, with wisps of warm spice." - Sara Kay, Tasting Table

"Rio dances from the glass with cinnamon sugar, honey-sweetened granola, and flamed orange. The sip is elegant, leading with a sweet-hot punch of cinnamon candies, chocolate orange, and dried chiles. Honey buns, vanilla pound cake, and chocolate frosting carry into the finish, which dials down the sweetness as toasted oak, over-steeped black tea, and dark chocolate linger on the back palate." - Shane English, Whisky Advocate (90 Points)