{"product_id":"penelope-18-year-light-whiskey","title":"Penelope Cask Strength 18 Year American Light Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"70\"\u003ePenelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking new ultra-aged release that pushes the boundaries of the light whiskey category. Bottled at a powerful \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"222\"\u003ecask-strength around 140 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers remarkable richness—layers of honeycomb, vanilla cream, caramelized sugar, and oak—while maintaining a surprisingly smooth and dessert-like profile. Rare and highly collectible, it represents one of the oldest and most intense expressions yet in Penelope’s acclaimed American Light Whiskey series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"572\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon has built a reputation for innovative and collectible American whiskey releases, and its \u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eAmerican Light Whiskey series\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights rare long-aged barrels sourced from the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eSeagram’s distillery site in Lawrenceburg, Indiana\u003c\/strong\u003e, now the Ross \u0026amp; Squibb Distillery. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eThe whiskey itself was originally \u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"991\"\u003edistilled at extremely high proof—around 189 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, a defining characteristic of the American Light Whiskey style that emerged in the 1960s. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This category produces a lighter distillate that can age for extended periods without becoming overly tannic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eFor the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e18-year release\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spirit is aged for nearly two decades in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003esecond-fill oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing slow maturation that emphasizes sweetness and complexity rather than aggressive wood extraction. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eThe mash bill consists primarily of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e99% corn and 1% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a corn-forward whiskey with creamy sweetness and soft grain character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eBottled at approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e140 proof (about 70% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e and typically non-chill filtered, the whiskey retains its full body and intensity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The result is a rare example of long-aged American Light Whiskey that showcases how this style can develop extraordinary complexity over time.\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eAromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003ebutterscotch, honeycomb, cake batter, and vanilla cream\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of toasted oak and confectionery sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eRich and creamy with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003ebrown sugar, vanilla ice cream, caramel, and light cinnamon spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by subtle orchard fruit and sweet corn notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eLong and warming with lingering \u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003ebutter, leather, confectioners’ sugar, and soft oak\u003c\/strong\u003e complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3519\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3034\" 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data-end=\"3198\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3155\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3198\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRoss \u0026amp; Squibb (historic Seagram’s site)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3220\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer \/ Bottler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3240\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3256\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWhiskey Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003eAmerican Light Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3295\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3325\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e99% corn, 1% malted barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3334\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3373\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e18 years in second-fill oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3393\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3447\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHoneycomb, vanilla, brown sugar, caramel, cinnamon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3467\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3519\"\u003eUltra-aged, cask-strength American light whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eGiven its rarity and strength, this whiskey is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3645\"\u003ebest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e, though it can elevate spirit-forward cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eCask Strength Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ifu2b\" data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e1½ oz Penelope 18 Year Light Whiskey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uqzgmt\" data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3794\"\u003e¼ oz demerara syrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mfsgvn\" data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003e2 dashes aromatic bitters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3869\"\u003eStir with ice and strain over a large cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3898\"\u003eLight Whiskey Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bt4gz1\" data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003e2 oz Penelope 18 Year Light Whiskey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cn8cc9\" data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3964\"\u003e¾ oz sweet vermouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qkrm57\" data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"3995\"\u003e2 dashes Angostura bitters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4043\"\u003eStir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default 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