Penelope Black Walnut Old Fashioned is a 76-proof (38% ABV), 750mL ready-to-drink bottled cocktail — Penelope straight bourbon and rye whiskey blended with black walnut bitters and vanilla demerara — a modern take on the classic Old Fashioned in Penelope’s distinctive white matte bottle, just pour over ice — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
On the heels of its Peach Old Fashioned debut, Penelope — the whiskey brand built on a four-grain mash bill and now part of MGP Ingredients — released Black Walnut Old Fashioned in August 2025 as its second award-winning ready-to-pour. It departs from the conventional Angostura-and-simple-syrup template: hand-selected straight bourbon and rye whiskey meet black walnut bitters and vanilla demerara, a rich raw sugar with traces of molasses for a warm caramel character. It earned a Platinum medal in the Pre-Mixed Cocktail category at the 2025 ASCOT Awards. Each 750mL bottle makes about twelve servings.
Tasting notes (official brand release): aromas of warm vanilla, maple, allspice, and cocoa; a palate of fresh brown sugar unfolding into light allspice, cinnamon, and lingering vanilla; a finish of velvety toffee, hints of nut, and lingering caramel, with the black walnut bitters leaving a gentle, nutty undertone.
Why buy: A true bar-strength (76 proof) bottled Old Fashioned from a serious whiskey house — not a diluted mixer — and an ASCOT Platinum winner. Explore more Penelope and browse more bourbon whiskey and whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What’s in the Penelope Black Walnut Old Fashioned?
A: Penelope straight bourbon and rye whiskey, black walnut bitters, and vanilla demerara — bottled at 76 proof (38% ABV) in a 750mL bottle.
Q: How do you serve it?
A: Pour over ice — no mixing needed. It pairs well with salty snacks, spicy foods, and red meat.
Q: Is it an award winner?
A: Yes — it won a Platinum medal in the Pre-Mixed Cocktail category at the 2025 ASCOT Awards.
Q: Is Penelope’s ready-to-pour line permanent?
A: The Black Walnut Old Fashioned is the second release in Penelope’s ready-to-pour line after the Peach Old Fashioned. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
