Penelope Bourbon Rio Four Grain

Penelope 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.

Cachaça 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 Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Tropical fruit, sugarcane sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and bright fermented character from the cachaça cask
• Palate: Four-grain bourbon base with tropical fruit, sugarcane, molasses, warm spice, and caramel
• Finish: Medium-long with lingering tropical warmth, caramel, and a distinctive cachaça brightness

Specs

• Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
• Distillery: Lawrenceburg, IN
• Style: Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cachaça Cask Finish
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cachaça and how does it differ from rum?

Cachaça 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.

Is Penelope Rio limited?

Yes — a limited cask-finish expression with small quantities available. Order online with fast shipping while in stock.