Penelope Cooper Series Havana Rum-Finished Bourbon Whiskey
Product details
| Management number | 253707387 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$52.15 | Model Number | 253707387 | ||
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Penelope Cooper Series “Havana” Rum-Finished Bourbon Whiskey is a bold, inventive release that captures the warmth and sweetness of Caribbean rum barrels layered onto Penelope’s signature four-grain bourbon. Part of the brand’s globe-inspired Cooper Series, Havana adds a distinctive tropical dimension—combining rum cask richness with an unusual maple syrup barrel finish. The result is a decadent, dessert-like bourbon filled with notes of molasses, caramel, banana bread, and maple sweetness, making it one of the most distinctive and conversation-worthy finishes in the modern bourbon category.
One bottle per order, please.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Penelope Bourbon’s Cooper Series explores how unique finishing barrels from around the world can reshape American whiskey. Each release highlights a specific region or flavor inspiration, with Havana drawing influence from the tropical character and nightlife of the Caribbean.
The whiskey begins with Penelope’s signature four-grain straight bourbon, produced from a mash bill of:
- 74% corn
- 16% wheat
- 7% rye
- 3% malted barley
The base bourbon is first aged for approximately four years in new American oak barrels.
What sets the Havana expression apart is its innovative double-finish maturation:
- The bourbon is finished for about 12 months in Caribbean rum barrels, which contribute molasses sweetness and tropical character.
- It then undergoes a final one-month finish in maple syrup barrels, adding richness and dessert-like sweetness that integrates with the rum influence.
This unique cask sequence produces a bourbon that is both sweet and layered, with tropical rum tones balanced by maple syrup depth.
The whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV), preserving its full flavor and mouthfeel.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Molasses, banana bread, maple syrup, honey, and brown sugar with hints of tropical fruit.
Palate:
Caramel corn, candied pecans, brown sugar, maple sweetness, and soft oak spice.
Finish:
Lingering vanilla, brown sugar, maple syrup, and subtle tobacco-like spice.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 46.5% ABV / 93 Proof |
| Origin / Region | United States |
| Producer | Penelope Bourbon (MGP distillate) |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | Four-Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Aging or Maturation | ~4 years in new oak; finished in Caribbean rum barrels then maple syrup barrels |
| Aromas & Flavors | Molasses, banana bread, maple syrup, caramel corn, brown sugar |
| Style / Identity | Rum- and maple-cask finished limited bourbon |
Cocktail Recipes
Havana Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 oz Penelope Havana Bourbon
- ¼ oz maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel
Preparation
Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice until chilled. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.
Caribbean Bourbon Highball
Ingredients
- 2 oz Penelope Havana Bourbon
- 3 oz ginger beer
- ¼ oz fresh lime juice
Preparation
Build in a highball glass over ice. Add bourbon and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
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