Penelope Rose Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Penelope Rose Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a 94-proof (47% ABV) straight bourbon whiskey in a 750mL bottle — Penelope's signature Four Grain bourbon, aged a minimum of 4 years and finished 4 months in hand-selected French Grenache rosé casks from the Southern Rhône. The base is Penelope's 76% corn / 14% wheat / 7% rye / 3% malted barley blend, non chill-filtered, and the rosé finish layers candied fruit and floral notes over the bourbon's vanilla-cream core. Distilled in Indiana (MGP/Ross & Squibb, Lawrenceburg). Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV) — 750mL, non chill-filtered
- Aging: minimum 4 years, plus a 4-month finish in hand-selected French Grenache rosé casks (Southern Rhône)
- Blend: Four Grain — 76% corn / 14% wheat / 7% rye / 3% malted barley
- Origin: distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana (MGP/Ross & Squibb); brand now part of Luxco/MGP (acquired June 2023)
Rosé Casks Meet Four-Grain Bourbon
Penelope built its following on the Four Grain blend — wheat-softened, fruit-forward bourbon — and the Rosé Cask Finish takes that profile somewhere new: four months in French Grenache rosé casks from the Southern Rhône add candied strawberry and floral lift to vanilla, cream, and spice. Official notes: candied fruit and florals on the nose; vanilla, cream, and strawberry jam on the palate; leather, ripe berry, and spice on the finish. See more from Penelope or browse Del Mesa's bourbon whiskey and cask-finished whiskies.
Tasting Notes
Candied fruit and florals with vanilla and cream on the nose; strawberry jam, vanilla bean, and soft spice on the palate; a finish of leather, ripe berry, and warming spice. The wheat in the mash keeps it soft; the rosé casks keep it interesting.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a rock to let the rosé influence shine; a natural pick for a bourbon drinker who likes wine-finished whiskey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks are used for the finish?
Hand-selected French Grenache rosé casks from the Southern Rhône, for 4 months.
What is the mash bill?
Four Grain: 76% corn, 14% wheat, 7% rye, 3% malted barley.
Is it chill filtered?
No — non chill-filtered.
Who owns Penelope now?
Luxco/MGP completed the acquisition in June 2023; the whiskey is distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Rosé-kissed bourbon for the adventurous — order Penelope Rosé Cask Finish Bourbon online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.