Penelope Bourbon Bottles Cigar Sessions Chapter 1
Penelope Bourbon aims to elevate the classic pairing of whiskey and cigars with the debut of Cigar Sessions Chapter 1.
The first release in the annual Cigar Sessions, Chapter 1 is made to complement medium-bodied cigars, with future Chapters designed to explore a range of cigar pairings.
The blend of American whiskeys featured in Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 – straight bourbon, 100% American single malt and American light whiskey – results in profile developed specifically to enhance the enjoyment of medium-bodied cigar pairings, according to the company. Made in small batches and aged six years with a mash bill of 72% corn, 15% rye and 13% malt, Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).
A limited allocation of 7,500 cases (6-in) is available in select markets starting this month for a minimum suggested retail price of $79.99 per 750-ml. bottle.
The new addition to Penelope’s Limited Releases expressions was produced in collaboration with cigar blenders Cynn Coburn of Dissident Cigars and Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars. The Penelope blending team worked with Coburn and Marsh, drawing on their knowledge of cigars to make a whiskey blend designed to complement and enhance the medium-bodied cigar experience.
“We wanted to create a truly authentic cigar blend – one that was created in partnership with a group of highly talented cigar master blenders,” says Michael Paladini, Penelope Bourbon founder and vice president of strategy for MGP Ingredients. “We are excited to release Chapter 1 of our Cigar Sessions – the perfect complementary pour for medium-bodied cigars.”
Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 opens with notes of milk chocolate, vanilla and candied apple on the nose, the company reports, with chocolate, dried peach, tobacco and warm caramel on the palate. The finish imparts flavors of toffee, dark fruit and light oak.
“This is a very unique blend of American whiskeys that came together,” says Danny Polise, Penelope Bourbon founder and master blender. “We explored 19 various mash bills with the cigar blender team trying countless blend combinations. To our surprise, and delight, it was the balance of the American single malt together with the American light whiskey and the straight bourbon that resulted in a flavor profile that makes it the perfect choice for a cigar pairing.”
Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 is part of Penelope’s annual Limited Releases. Other Limited Releases include American Light Whiskey, F*ck Cancer and Toasted Rye.
A product locator for the Penelope family of bourbons can be found here.
This follows the recent release of Penelope Peach Old Fashioned.
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