Penelope Black Walnut Old Fashioned Cocktail

Penelope Black Walnut Old Fashioned is a ready-to-pour cocktail from Penelope Bourbon — a pre-batched Old Fashioned made with straight bourbon and black walnut bitters, delivering the classic whiskey cocktail format with a rich, earthy, and slightly bitter walnut character that adds depth beyond the standard Old Fashioned profile.

Black walnut bitters have a more complex and earthy character than standard aromatic bitters — deeper, darker, and nuttier, with a natural bitterness that pairs particularly well with bourbon's caramel and vanilla. The Black Walnut Old Fashioned is the most complex of the Penelope ready-to-pour cocktail range, suited to drinkers who prefer a more bitter and structured Old Fashioned profile. Pour over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black walnut, caramel, vanilla, bourbon grain, and earthy bitter complexity
• Palate: Rich and structured — walnut bitterness, caramel, vanilla, and the classic Old Fashioned backbone
• Finish: Medium-long and slightly bitter with lingering walnut, oak, and caramel warmth

Specs

• Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
• Base: Straight bourbon, black walnut bitters
• Style: Ready-to-Pour Old Fashioned Cocktail
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Black Walnut compare to the other Penelope Old Fashioned cocktails?

Black Walnut is the most complex and bitter of the three — deeper, earthier, and more structured than the Peach (fruit-forward) or Apple Cinnamon (spiced, sweeter). For drinkers who prefer a traditional, slightly bitter Old Fashioned profile with added walnut depth rather than a sweeter fruit or spiced variation.

How do I serve it?

Pour over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Fully pre-batched — no mixing required. A walnut or orange peel garnish is optional.