From Penelope, this crème brûlée–inspired flavored bourbon pairs pastry‑shop decadence with a warming bourbon backbone. Silky vanilla custard and brûléed sugar sit atop soft oak and gentle baking spice, making it an indulgent choice for after‑dinner sipping or elevated dessert cocktails.
Description
This expression leans into dessert decadence while keeping the spirit’s character intact: soft oak and mellow grain provide a supportive frame for rich, custard‑like flavors. The added crème brûlée profile is focused—vanilla and caramelized sugar notes are layered rather than cloying, giving a plush mouthfeel and a toffee‑sweet center.
Versatile and approachable, it’s equally at home neat over a large ice cube, in a stirred dessert cocktail, or paired with coffee and chocolate. The result is an accessible, crowd‑pleasing pour that brings pastry flavors to the glass without overpowering the base whiskey.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Warm vanilla custard, toasted sugar, shortbread and a hint of browned butter with light baking spice.
- Palate: Silky caramelized sugar and vanilla pod, layered with toffee, cream, and soft oak; subtle notes of toasted almond and browned butter appear mid‑palate.
- Finish: Lingering brûléed sugar and gentle oak tannins, finishing warm with a whisper of spice and lingering sweetness.
Why This Bottle Stands Out
It stands out for delivering a true dessert experience in a bourbon format—rich, balanced, and approachable—making it an ideal bridge between sweet liqueurs and classic whiskey for drinkers who want indulgence without losing whiskey character.
Perfect For
- After‑dinner sipping neat or on a single large ice cube
- Crafting dessert cocktails like a crème brûlée Old Fashioned or an indulgent espresso cocktail
- Gifting to fans of sweet, pastry‑forward spirits and approachable bourbon expressions