Black Walnut Old Fashioned, Penelope Bourbon’s New Classic

Pre-mixed cocktails often sacrifice quality for convenience, but Penelope Bourbon continues to defy expectations. Their latest release, the Black Walnut Old Fashioned, is a bit of innovation wrapped in caramel warmth and bourbon integrity. As their second entry into the ready-to-pour market, the first being the Peach Old Fashioned, Penelope explores what a bottled Old Fashioned should be.

Crafted with the brand’s signature award-winning straight bourbon and rye whiskey blend, the Black Walnut Old Fashioned features black walnut bitters and vanilla demerara—an unrefined sugar laced with subtle molasses—to build layers of depth and flavor. The result is a spirit-forward cocktail that delivers rich notes of brown sugar, allspice, and a velvety toffee finish with hints of toasted nuts and caramel. At 76 proof (38% ABV), this expression delivers full-bodied warmth without overwhelming the palate.

Priced at $29.99 and a distinctive white matte 750mL bottle adorned with deep walnut-colored lettering, the Black Walnut Old Fashioned offers serious shelf appeal and even more on the pour.

Black Walnut Old Fashioned: Award-Winning Excellence in Every Sip

The Black Walnut Old Fashioned opens aromatically with notes of warm vanilla, cocoa, and a whisper of maple. On the tongue, you’re met with a well-rounded medley of sweet vanilla and cinnamon, enhanced by a soft allspice glow that carries through to a rich, nutty finish. It’s a flavor profile that’s both sophisticated and inviting—a seamless fusion of craftsmanship and creativity. Founder and master blender Danny Polise captures it best: “Using our bourbon and rye blend as the foundation for this release creates an amazing base for a whiskey-forward cocktail.”

Penelope’s Black Walnut Old Fashioned offers whiskey lovers and casual drinkers alike a hassle-free route to high-quality indulgence—no bar kit required. Whether poured over a large cube or sipped neat, it embodies the kind of elevated convenience today’s discerning bourbon drinkers crave.

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