Penelope Founders Reserve 18 Year Old American Light Whiskey

Penelope Founders Reserve 18 Year Old American Light WhiskeyMost whiskey enthusiasts inexplicably ignore the "light whiskey" category. Penelope Founders Reserve aggressively shatters that prejudice. Distilled from a nearly pure corn mashbill, this eighteen year old Indiana marvel spent its entire existence maturing gracefully inside second fill oak barrels to prevent over extraction. It lacks the heavy, tannic bite of traditional bourbon. Instead, the viscous liquid acts as an unvarnished conduit for pure,

nor is it sharply dry

and some late-game lemon peel

and there's a reason for that

Copper Pot distilled once to proof by varietal

Stagg Bourbon

this limited edition embodies the time-honored traditions and meticulous craftsmanship that have defined the brand for generations

1% Cinsault (2010 vintage)

brown sugar and liquorice

light and tart on the palate

sleeping in four-hour shifts so that he alone can make each cut

A unique Tennessee Straight Small Batch Whiskey made from locally-farmed corn

fantastic on its own or with a wide variety of fresh dishes