If you still bop along with “I go to Rio” when it comes on the oldies radio station, here’s the bourbon for you: Penelope Bourbon’s new Rio expression. The limited-allocation release offers “a double cask finish of American honey and Amburana, a Brazilian hardwood.”
This year’s Rio release joins the family of Penelope’s core expressions, Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Architect and Toasted Bourbon.
ABV: 49%
SRP: $89.99 per 750 ml bottle
Mashbill: 74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% rye, and 3% malted barley
“Our latest Rio release is a party in a bottle – the finishes complement each other so well, resulting in a fun and surprising mix of flavors. This year’s release delivers a dessert sweetness combined with a nice baking spice on the finish. It's a fantastic and different combination of rich and sweet, with depth.”
Tasting notes (from the distillery): An aroma of sweet honey, coupled with notes of cinnamon rolls; a rich body with notes of gingerbread, honey, nectar and baking spice; and a savory finish highlighted by subtle notes of honey and spice.
