Penelope Valencia Straight Bourbon Finished in Vino de Naranja Casks

Penelope Valencia is a limited expression from Penelope Bourbon — a straight bourbon finished in Vino de Naranja casks, drawing on the character of this Spanish orange-infused wine from Andalusia to add bright citrus peel, warm spice, and Mediterranean sweetness to the four-grain bourbon base.

Vino de Naranja is a fortified wine made by macerating bitter Seville oranges in dry sherry and aging the result — producing a distinctive orange-and-spice-forward wine with a warm, slightly bitter citrus character entirely different from other wine cask finishes. The Valencia name references Spain's most famous orange-growing region, tying the expression's identity to the citrus character that the Vino de Naranja cask contributes. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orange peel, caramel, vanilla, warm spice, and Mediterranean citrus from the Vino de Naranja cask
• Palate: Bourbon sweetness and Spanish orange wine character — caramel, orange peel, vanilla, cinnamon, and warm grain
• Finish: Medium-long with lingering citrus, warm spice, and caramel

Specs

• Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
• Distillery: Lawrenceburg, IN
• Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Vino de Naranja Cask Finish
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vino de Naranja?

A Spanish fortified wine from Andalusia made by macerating bitter Seville oranges in dry sherry. The result has a distinctive orange peel, warm spice, and slightly bitter citrus character. Finishing bourbon in Vino de Naranja casks transfers this Mediterranean citrus character to the spirit — producing a uniquely Spanish-influenced bourbon finish.

Is Penelope Valencia limited?

Yes — a limited Cooper Series-adjacent expression with only a small number of units available. Order online with fast shipping while in stock.