10/29/2026
π₯ NEW BOURBON DROP - 4 Bottles You Need to Try π₯
We just stocked up with four very different, very special bourbons. Whether you like big proof, big age, or big dessert flavor - we got you.
1. FREY RANCH Farm Strength UNCUT - Cask Strength
Straight from Fallon, NV - one of the few true grain-to-glass distilleries in the US. Estate-grown four-grain mash (corn, wheat, rye, malted barley), bottled uncut at βΌ120-132 proof, non-chill filtered.
Profile: Bold, grain-forward, intense. Think honeyed corn bread, toasted barley, brown butter, cracked pepper, and a long oaky heat.
If you like: Booker's, Little Book, or Frey Ranch 90 proof - this is its bigger, untamed older brother.
2. NEW RIFF Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Bottled in Bond
Newport, KY's high-rye darling. 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley, bottled-in-bond without chill filtration.
Profile: Classic high-rye nose - caramel, clove, peppery spice, dried dark fruit, then rich, almost syrupy caramel corn and vanilla icing on the palate.
If you like: Old Forester 100, Rye-forward Bourbons, Wilderness Trail - savory, spicy, full-bodied.
3. BLACK SADDLE 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The hidden gem. Kentucky straight bourbon aged a full 12 years in new charred oak, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Double Gold, Best Small Batch Bourbon at San Francisco World Spirits 2014.
Profile: Mature and dessert-like - crème brûlée, spicy nougat, hard candy, pepper spices, toasted cinnamon. Deep oak, smooth vanilla layers.
If you like: K**b Creek 12, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (but smoother), or Wathen's - this is age statement value you don't see anymore.
4. PENELOPE Toasted Series - Barrel Finish
Penelope's innovative four-grain blend (three mash bills) fully matured in charred new American oak, then finished in a new hand-toasted barrel. Each batch uses custom char/toast, so no two are identical.
Profile: The dessert pour - warm vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, graham cracker with hints of dried cherry, marshmallow, brown sugar.
If you like: Maker's Mark 46, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, Woodford Double Oaked - if you love that toasted marshmallow sweetness.
All four are now in stock at Papo's. Come grab a pour, ask for a taste comparison, and tell us your favorite.
Which one are you trying first? π