Penelope American Whiskey Cigar Sessions Chapter 01
Penelope American Whiskey Cigar Sessions Chapter 01
Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 01 marks the beginning of a bold new series designed expressly for cigar connoisseurs and whiskey lovers who appreciate harmony in flavor. This inaugural release is a masterful three-spirit blend of Straight Bourbon, 100% American Single Malt, and American Light Whiskey—each element chosen for its ability to complement the complexity and character of a medium-bodied cigar.
Aged six years and bottled at a robust 101 proof (50.5% ABV), Cigar Sessions Chapter 01 delivers an elevated sipping experience with depth, richness, and luxurious balance. Created in collaboration with expert cigar blenders, this small-batch, limited-edition whiskey is engineered to enhance the ritual of the pour-and-pair, offering bold flavors that stand up to the smoke without overpowering it.
With a mash bill of 72% corn, 15% rye, and 13% malted barley, the whiskey is classic in structure yet adventurous in its multi-style blend. Chapter 01 is not just a whiskey—it is a sensory companion designed to unlock new dimensions in every cigar pairing.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Built for the slow ritual of a good cigar, this bottle makes an especially thoughtful gift for the friend who keeps a humidor or marks milestones on the porch with a smoke. It opens with milk chocolate, vanilla bean and candied apple, then settles into warm caramel, dried peach, tobacco leaf and toasted grain, with a plush mouthfeel that holds its shape alongside bold smoke. The finish runs long with toffee, dark fruit and a gentle echo of chocolate and spice. As the first chapter in a new series, created in collaboration with expert cigar blenders, it carries a real sense of occasion: a small-batch, limited-edition blend of Straight Bourbon, American Single Malt and American Light Whiskey, aged six years and bottled at 101 proof. Give it for a promotion, a Father's Day evening or a retirement toast, and suggest pouring it neat in a Glencairn, adding a drop of water to coax out honey and fruit, or sipping it over a large ice sphere through a long session.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate squares — The bittersweet cocoa mirrors the whiskey's milk chocolate and caramel core while its dried fruit notes add contrast.
- Aged gouda and candied nuts — The cheese's nutty sweetness and the candied nuts echo the roasted nut and toffee notes on the palate and finish.
- Father's Day cigar night — Its tobacco leaf, sweet smoke and plush mouthfeel were designed to stand up to a medium-bodied cigar without overpowering it, making for an easy, celebratory evening outdoors.
Questions about this bottle
What kind of whiskey is Cigar Sessions Chapter 01?
It is a blended American whiskey made from three spirits: Straight Bourbon, 100% American Single Malt and American Light Whiskey. The mash bill is 72% corn, 15% rye and 13% malted barley, and the blend is aged six years.
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
Chapter 01 is bottled at 101 proof, or 50.5% ABV, in a 750 ml bottle. A small splash of water softens the heat and brings out deeper fruit, vanilla and honey.
What cigars pair best with it?
It was designed alongside expert cigar blenders to complement medium-bodied cigars, especially those with Connecticut Broadleaf or Habano wrappers. Look for cigars with notes of cocoa, sweet spice, leather, toasted nuts, cedar, dried fruit or subtle pepper.
What does it taste like?
Expect milk chocolate, vanilla bean and candied apple on the nose, then chocolate, warm caramel, dried peach, dark dried fruit and tobacco leaf on the palate, with hints of honey and roasted nuts. The finish is long, with toffee, light oak, sweet smoke and lingering chocolate and spice.
