Penelope Bourbon Tasting
Four bourbons from Penelope, each poured twice.
It’s Bourbon,
and It’s Penelope
It’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and it’s the perfect opportunity to bring out family and friends for a special experience before the big meal day. We’re pouring four bourbons from Penelope — Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Straight Rye, Toasted Bourbon, and Barrel Strength.
Each is poured neat first, then again as a craft cocktail built around it. We’re doing it with Reyes Beverage, and seats are limited.
Four Pours,
Four Cocktails
You’ll get each neat first. Then, we’ll introduce you to a craft cocktail from each one.
The cocktails come from our bar program consultant JaQuan Snellings. He will be showcasing his creativity and giving you a taste of what’s possible with Penelope Bourbons.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Straight Rye
Toasted Bourbon
Barrel Strength
A Little About
Penelope
Penelope is young for a bourbon. Michael Paladini and Daniel Polise started it in 2018, and it’s made its name on bourbons that drink lighter without giving up any flavor.
The awards came quickly. In 2022, Penelope took Best of Class for small batch bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Blender of the Year at the Ascot Awards.
The lineup runs from a four-grain bourbon to barrel-strength releases. We picked four to taste side by side, so you can find the one that’s yours.
What Else Is
on the Table
A bourbon expert is coming to tell us where each one comes from and what makes it what it is.
Chef Jamisen Booker is making passed hors d’oeuvres to go with the pours.
A jazz duo plays in the background.
Bring your own cigar for the fire pit.
Come Early for Dinner
Ticket holders get 10% off dinner before the tasting, and the night runs late just for you.
Coming as a Couple?
Couples can share one ticket for $10 more, $84 for the two of you. Choose the shared ticket on OpenTable.
Bringing a Designated Driver?
Designated-driver tickets are $20 for guests 18 and older. They cover the passed hors d’oeuvres and unlimited soda or tea, plus 10% off mocktails and non-alcoholic beer.
Wednesday,
November 25
7 PM at 2150 Gold Hill Road, Tega Cay. Tickets are prepaid.
- Tasting ticket$74
- Couple’s shared ticket: two people, one set of pours$84
- Designated-driver ticket: the passed hors d’oeuvres and unlimited soda or tea, plus 10% off mocktails and non-alcoholic beer$20
Questions,
Answered
- Do I need a ticket?
- Yes. Seats are limited and tickets are $74 per person, prepaid, so buy ahead. Couples can share one ticket for $84. Designated-driver tickets are $20.
- Who can come?
- Guests 21 and older. Designated drivers must be 18 or older.
- Is there a ticket for designated drivers?
- Yes. A $20 designated-driver ticket covers the passed hors d’oeuvres and unlimited soda or tea, plus 10% off mocktails and non-alcoholic beer.
- What time does it start?
- 7 PM on Wednesday, November 25, the night before Thanksgiving. Come early for dinner. Ticket holders get 10% off dinner before the tasting. The restaurant closes at 8 PM as usual, and the night runs late for ticket holders.
- Is there food?
- Chef Jamisen Booker is making passed hors d’oeuvres to go with the pours.
- Is there music?
- Yes. A jazz duo plays in the background.
- Can I bring cigars?
- Yes. Bring your own cigar for the fire pit.
- What about allergies and dietary needs?
- Allergies, dietary needs, anything the kitchen should know — tell your server. Most plates here can be made vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. When something can’t, we’ll say so plainly.
While You’re Here
- Tasting Tuesday: J. Lohr Wine Dinner
- Live on the Brae
- Whisky vs. Whiskey: Why There Are Two Spellings
Questions about the evening: 803.81.HOUND (46863) or maisie@mgb-llc.co.