Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey

A bold, innovative offering tailored for both whiskey aficionados and cigar enthusiasts, Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 delivers a rich, layered experience — combining straight bourbon, American single malt and light whiskey in a six-year blend bottled at 101 proof. This inherently lifestyle-driven dram delivers flavour depth and finishing finesse while maintaining balance and approachability.

Limited to one bottle per order please.

Origins & Craftsmanship

This limited-edition release from Penelope Bourbon introduces the “Cigar Sessions” series in collaboration with renowned cigar blenders. Chapter 1 brings together three distinct whiskey components — straight bourbon, 100% American single malt and American light whiskey — all aged for six years and blended to complement medium-bodied cigars. The mash bill for the bourbon component is 72% corn, 15% rye and 13% malted barley. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the expression emphasises richness, texture and a nod to cigar-pairing occasions.

Critics Reviews

• Reviewers at Breaking Bourbon describe this release as “an innovative blend of bourbon, American single malt and light whiskey… aromas of caramel, fruit and oak open the gate, though the palate finishes more discreetly than expected for a cigar blend.”

• Evaluators at Whiskey Consensus highlight the “well-rounded nose of milk chocolate and candied apple, body notes of caramelised sugar, dried peach and tobacco, and a finish framed by toffee, dark fruit and light oak.”

• Key industry commentary emphasises that while the concept is compelling — “crafted to elevate the cigar experience” — the finish and depth may not yet reach the boldness some cigar-drinkers anticipate.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Deep copper hue; aromas of milk chocolate, vanilla bean and candied apple open first, followed by toasted oak and a soft tobacco-leaf nuance.

• Palate: Smooth and layered: rich caramel and warm sugar candy lead into dried peach, subtle dark fruit, and a gentle tobacco-tobacc-spice interplay. Light oak framing supports the core flavours rather than dominating them.

• Finish: Medium in length; toffee and dark fruit linger, accompanied by a faint peppery warmth and light oak char. Though composed for cigars, the finish remains cleaner and more refined than many heavier “cigar-batch” spirits.

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