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Penelope 18 Year American Light Whiskey Review.

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     Penelope has been one of those brands that continues to surprise me in the best way possible, especially since they started showing up more consistently here in Indiana. Their barrel selections, finishing work, and overall consistency have all been incredibly solid, so when I came across this 18-year American Light Whiskey sitting on the shelf, it was an instant buy. It’s not often you see a light whiskey at this age, and it’s even rarer to see one sitting just above the hazmat line.      What really drew me in here wasn’t just the proof or the age. It was the idea of what Penelope could do with older light whiskey stock. Light whiskey is usually known for being softer and more subtle compared to bourbon, but when you add serious age and keep it at hazmat proof, you start wondering just how much flavor they managed to pull out of it. For the full video review visit the link here:  https://youtu.be/Gci5ozlpZ9s . Age Statement: 18 years. ABV: 70.1...
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Fincasa Rum Barreled Finished Rye Whiskey Review Batch 1.

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Fincasa Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey Review Batch 1. I received this spirit as a review sample from Fincasa Whiskey, linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Fincasa Whiskey’s Rum Barrel Finished Rye immediately caught my attention for a few reasons, but most notably for its transparency and its approach. This is a rye whiskey that leans into blending and finishing with intention rather than following the most obvious path. Rum-finished rye is a combination I’ve always enjoyed, and Fincasa clearly understands how those spice-driven profiles can complement each other when handled with care.      From the bottle presentation to the detailed production info printed right on the label, Fincasa makes it clear that they value openness, and that immediately sets a positive tone before the cork is even pulled. This release starts with whiskey distilled in Indiana and pulls from two distinct rye mash bills. Two...
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