The ready-to-pour cocktail world continues to get more creative. Penelope is introducing Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned that are ready to go when you’re ready to drink. The festive fall concoction is made with straight bourbon, rye whiskey, apple cinnamon bitters, and simple syrup,
“We wanted to give the Old Fashioned a seasonal touch but still make it something you’d pour anytime,” said Danny Polise, Penelope co-founder and master blender. “We didn’t overthink it. Apple and cinnamon are timeless flavors that fit naturally with what we already love about this classic cocktail, adding a touch of warmth and spice.”
Penelope Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Tasting Notes
● Aroma: Apple pie and warm holiday cider
● Palate: Sweet fruit, rich caramel, light oak, and spice
● Finish: Cinnamon rolls, vanilla glaze, churro, and tree fruit
Availability: With approximately 12 servings per bottle, 11,000 cases of Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned will be available in 12 states in 2025 – Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.Starting in January 2026, Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned will be extended to all markets nationwide.
ABV: 40%
SRP: $29.99
“Our Apple Cinnamon Old Fashioned is the third addition to our popular ready-to-pour portfolio, and it’s absolutely perfect for this time of year. The bourbon and rye blend used for this Old Fashioned makes this the perfect pour for the fall.”
About Penelope Bourbon
(From the distillery) Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has been one of the country’s fastest-growing whiskey brands. Named after founder Michael Paladini’s daughter, Penelope boasts a series of straight bourbon and rye whiskey expressions that are all uniquely blended and finished. Remarkably smooth and flavorful, Penelope is perfect whether sipping neat or mixing in a cocktail. Penelope’s core expressions, Four Grain, Barrel Strength, Architect and Toasted Bourbon, have received over 40 combined awards and industry accolades. In 2024, the brand won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Barrel Strength (96 points) and Toasted Rye (99 points); Double Platinum at the ASCOT Awards for Barrel Strength; and Double Gold for Rio and an Innovation Award for Toasted at the SIP Awards. In addition to its cornerstone expressions, Penelope continues to introduce new and innovative limited releases within its Cooper Series, Limited Releases and Estate Collection lines. Today, Penelope Bourbon is sold in 49 states and seven countries.
