Our Story
Penelope Bourbon was crafted and created in a classic American tradition – to celebrate an impending birth of a child. In 2018, Mike Paladini and his wife, Kerry, found out they were expecting a baby girl, Penelope. To commemorate this occasion, Mike quickly realized he wanted to create a spirit that embodied the daily joy of celebrating life’s pleasures – big and small.
Teaming up with his close childhood friend and neighbor, Danny Polise, they set out to discover and produce a Straight Bourbon Whiskey everyone could appreciate and enjoy. A company was born.
Today, Penelope Bourbon is available in all 50 states as well as 7 countries.
Who makes and owns Penelope Bourbon?
Penelope Bourbon was founded in 2018 by Mike Paladini and Danny Polise. MGP Ingredients acquired Penelope Bourbon in 2023 through its Luxco subsidiary, and the founders continue to lead the brand.
Penelope whiskey is distilled at MGP's historic Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, then blended and finished to create the brand's bourbon, rye, and limited-release expressions.
