Penelope Bourbon is partnering with home furnishings brand Serena & Lily to offer Beaufrain Four Grain Bourbon. The new expression draws inspiration from Charleston, South Carolina and the beautiful surrounding Lowcountry.
The brand said this in a recent news release: “Born from a shared appreciation for style, quality, and artistry, the partnership was a natural fit. Garden & Gun, a longtime champion of craftsmanship and Southern culture, served as the connective thread between the two brands—each known for elevating tradition through thoughtful, modern innovation. Together, Penelope Bourbon and Serena & Lily have crafted something entirely unique: a bourbon that looks as exquisite as it tastes, perfectly timed to uncork at the opening of Serena & Lily’s inaugural Charleston storefront in January 2026.”
The new bottle design was inspired by the pattern of some historic floral wallpaper found in a Charleston home on Beaufain Street from 1838.
“The Beaufain pattern captures the gracious spirit of Charleston—the blend of heritage, artistry, and warmth that defines Southern hospitality,” said Carla Rummo, chief marketing and ecommerce officer at Serena & Lily. “Translating that design into a bourbon collaboration felt like a natural extension of our world, where every detail, from pattern to pour, reflects the joy of celebration and decoration.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with Serena & Lily on this limited release. Much like Serena & Lily brings the Beaufain design to life through pattern and texture, we approached this blend by thoughtfully curating flavors with the same intention the brand brings to its designs.”
To toast the collaboration—ideal for sipping neat or crafting elegant cocktails—mixologist Nic Wallace has created the Lowcountry Lilt, a bright and balanced drink showcasing Beaufain’s refined flavor.
Lowcountry Lilt
Recipe by Nic Wallace
(Yields 1)
INGREDIENTS
1 ¼ oz. Penelope Beaufain
½ oz. white crème de cacao
¼ oz. bitter aperitif
¼ oz. orgeat syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
3 drops of aromatic bitters
2 drops of saline solution
Long lemon curl, for garnish
Source: Penelope Bourbon
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.
