{"product_id":"penelope-bourbon-rio-four-grain","title":"Penelope Bourbon Rio Four Grain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenelope Bourbon Rio Four Grain is a limited expression from Penelope Bourbon — a four-grain straight bourbon finished in Brazilian cachaça casks, drawing on the sugarcane spirit's natural tropical fruit, molasses, and bright fermented character to add an entirely unexpected and distinctive dimension to the brand's four-grain base.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCachaça is Brazil's national spirit — distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses, it has a more vegetal, grassy, and tropical character than rum. Finishing bourbon in cachaça casks introduces sugarcane sweetness, tropical fruit, and the bright, fermented complexity of the Brazilian spirit's residue into the American whiskey — an unusual and genuinely distinctive cask finish not seen elsewhere in the premium bourbon category. The Rio name references Brazil's most iconic city and the vibrant, tropical character the cachaça cask contributes. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/penelope-bourbon\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, sugarcane sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and bright fermented character from the cachaça cask\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-grain bourbon base with tropical fruit, sugarcane, molasses, warm spice, and caramel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with lingering tropical warmth, caramel, and a distinctive cachaça brightness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawrenceburg, IN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cachaça Cask Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is cachaça and how does it differ from rum?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCachaça is Brazil's national spirit, distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses (which is how most rum is made). The fresh juice produces a more vegetal, grassy, and tropical character than rum. Cachaça casks carry that tropical, fermented sugarcane residue into the finished bourbon during the finishing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Penelope Rio limited?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — a limited cask-finish expression with small quantities available. Order online with fast shipping while in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is cachaça and how does it differ from rum?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Brazil's national spirit, distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses. This produces a more vegetal, grassy, and tropical character than rum. Cachaça casks carry tropical, fermented sugarcane residue into the bourbon during finishing.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Penelope Rio limited?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — a limited cask-finish expression with small quantities available.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Penelope Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900570898503,"sku":"850039598128","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/27206045958174_dba61c3a-2491-4646-806b-587c9dda7bda.png?v=1782409181","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/penelope-bourbon-rio-four-grain","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}