Penelope ‘SoCal Sunset Ember’ is a private batch toasted bourbon exclusive to the Southern California market — a specifically selected and named batch of Penelope’s toasted oak-finished four-grain bourbon, presenting the warm, amber character of a California sunset through the dessert-forward toasted stave profile that defines the series.
Private batch expressions from Penelope are region-specific or retailer-specific releases — selected from the brand’s barrel inventory and given a name that reflects the market or selector’s identity. The SoCal Sunset Ember draws on Southern California’s iconic warm light and outdoor culture as its naming inspiration, with the toasted oak stave finish providing the warm, glowing amber and caramel character the name evokes. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Warm caramel, toasted vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and the ember-like warmth of the toasted stave finish
- Palate: Smooth and dessert-forward — caramel, toasted oak sweetness, vanilla, and warm grain spice
- Finish: Warm and medium-long with lingering toasted caramel and sweet oak
Specs
- Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
- Distillery: Lawrenceburg, IN
- Style: Four Grain Straight Bourbon, Toasted Oak Stave Finish
- Release: Private Batch — SoCal Exclusive
- Size: 750ml
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penelope SoCal Sunset Ember exclusive to Southern California?
The SoCal Sunset Ember is a private batch named for the Southern California market, making it a regionally exclusive expression. Available at Wooden Cork with fast shipping.
How does this compare to the standard Penelope Toasted series?
The SoCal Sunset Ember shares the toasted oak stave finishing approach of the Toasted series but is a specific private batch selection with its own identity and naming. The underlying character is similar — warm, dessert-forward, caramel and toasted vanilla — but the private batch format gives it regional exclusivity.
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