Penelope Cocktails Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Ready-to-pour Old Fashioned | Bourbon & rye, apple cinnamon bitters — Penelope Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned is the seasonal twist on the classic from one of America's fastest-growing whiskey brands: a ready-to-pour blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskey with apple cinnamon bitters and simple syrup, bottled at a full 80 proof. Just pour over ice — no mixing, no measuring, no bar tools. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
This is fall in a glass: apple pie and warm holiday cider on the nose, sweet fruit, rich caramel, light oak, and spice on the palate, and a finish of cinnamon rolls, vanilla glaze, and churro. The bourbon-and-rye backbone keeps it from tipping into sweetness — it's a proper Old Fashioned first, seasonal second. Among ready-to-drink cocktails, it's the rare one bottled at full cocktail strength (~12 servings per bottle), from the Luxco-owned brand behind the award-winning Penelope bourbon lineup.
Tasting notes
Nose: apple pie, warm holiday cider. Palate: sweet fruit, caramel, light oak, spice. Finish: cinnamon rolls, vanilla glaze, churro, tree fruit. (Per brand release notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL, ~12 servings
- Straight bourbon + rye whiskey, apple cinnamon bitters, simple syrup
- Ready to pour over ice — zero prep
- Penelope Bourbon (Luxco/MGP) — 50+ industry awards
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Pour 2 oz over a large ice cube in a rocks glass; garnish with an apple slice or orange twist.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is Penelope Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned?
80 proof (40% ABV) — full cocktail strength, not a low-ABV canned drink.
What's in it?
A blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskey with apple cinnamon bitters and simple syrup.
Is it seasonal?
It launched as a limited fall release (11,000 cases) and was extended to all markets nationwide starting January 2026.
Who makes Penelope?
Penelope Bourbon, founded 2018 and acquired by Luxco (MGP Ingredients) in 2023.