{"product_id":"penelope-cigar-sessions-chapter-2-american-whiskey","title":"Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 2 American Whiskey","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 2 American Whiskey — Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep amber to dark mahogany in the glass, with a rich, concentrated appearance that matches its high-proof, six-year-old profile. Slow, substantial legs hint at the whiskey’s weight and texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chartreuse-clementine-5fww.squarespace.com\/reviews-1\/penelope-cigar-session-chapter-2-american-whisky-review?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Whisky Study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold and immediately expressive, opening with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoasted oak, dark caramel, and brown sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by leather, cocoa, roasted malt, and warm baking spices. As it rests, vanilla, charred wood, pepper, and a subtle tobacco-like earthiness emerge. The 117.4 proof gives the aromas considerable intensity without completely masking the sweeter corn and malt character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.penelopebourbon.com\/products\/cigar-sessions-chapter-02?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied, rich, and assertive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharred brown sugar and dark caramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lead, followed by sweet corn, creamy malt, cocoa, seasoned oak, and black pepper. The 19% rye component provides a firm spicy backbone, while malted barley adds a softer, creamy texture. Layers of barrel char, dark chocolate, roasted grain, and baking spice build through the mid-palate, giving the whiskey enough structure and intensity to stand alongside a medium- to full-bodied cigar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.penelopebourbon.com\/products\/cigar-sessions-chapter-02?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong, warming, and persistent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark chocolate, seasoned oak, peppery spice, toasted malt, and caramelized sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e linger, with touches of leather and barrel char developing toward the end. Despite the high proof, the finish retains enough sweetness to balance the drier oak and spice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.penelopebourbon.com\/products\/cigar-sessions-chapter-02?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenelope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCigar Sessions: Chapter 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful, darker-style American whiskey built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoak, caramel, cocoa, malt, spice, and leather-like depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e117.4 proof (58.7% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is considerably robust, but the underlying corn sweetness and creamy malt keep the profile balanced. Created with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlec Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specifically to complement medium- to full-bodied cigars, it works particularly well as a slow after-dinner pour, either neat or with a few drops of water to open the chocolate, caramel, and oak notes. The mash bill is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69% corn, 19% rye, and 12% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.penelopebourbon.com\/products\/cigar-sessions-chapter-02?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 117.4 Proof \/ 58.7% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 69% Corn • 19% Rye • 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Penelope Whiskey × Alec Bradley Cigars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.penelopebourbon.com\/products\/cigar-sessions-chapter-02?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jersey National -FW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67556652286200,"sku":"80410","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/penelope-cigar-sessions-chapter-2-09-27-2026.jpg?v=1790886755","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/penelope-cigar-sessions-chapter-2-american-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}