Penelope Cocktails Blackberry Old Fashioned
38% ABV (76 proof) | 750mL | Straight bourbon + rye whiskey, orange bitters, blackberry simple syrup | St. Louis, Missouri — the Penelope Blackberry Old Fashioned is a ready-to-pour cocktail in a 750mL cork-finished bottle: a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskey built out with orange bitters and blackberry simple syrup, launched summer 2026 as the newest pour in Penelope's ready-to-drink lineup.
Penelope Bourbon — founded in St. Louis by Michael Paladini and Danny Polise, and described in its own 2026 PR as one of the fastest-growing premium whiskey brands — built its name on sourced straight bourbon. This bottle skips the jigger entirely: juicy blackberry and ripe fruit on the nose, vanilla, oak, and light citrus through the body, and a finish of aromatic spice, deep plum, and fruit sweetness. Pour over a big cube, garnish with an orange twist and a blackberry — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Official Penelope notes: aroma of juicy blackberry, ripe fruit, lemon; body of vanilla, oak, light citrus, berry; finish of aromatic spice, deep plum, fruit sweetness.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Real whiskey, ready to pour — straight bourbon + rye whiskey, not a malt-based cocktail
- 76 proof — drinks like a proper Old Fashioned, not a diluted mixer
- Summer 2026 launch from one of America's fastest-growing premium whiskey brands
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Pour 2–3 oz over a large ice cube, express an orange peel over the glass, drop in a blackberry. Keep the bottle chilled between pours.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real Old Fashioned or a malt beverage?
A real one — it's a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskey with orange bitters and blackberry simple syrup, bottled at 76 proof.
How big is the bottle?
750mL with a cork closure — roughly 12–15 proper pours.
Do I need to add anything?
No — it's ready to pour over ice. An orange twist and a blackberry are garnish, not requirements.