In this episode of High Proof Ashes, we’re pouring one of Penelope’s most intriguing limited releases — Project X, finished in rich Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks. This bourbon takes Penelope’s classic four-grain profile and layers on deep notes of dried fruit, dark honey, toasted oak, and just enough sherry sweetness to turn every sip into a dessert-worthy pour.To match that complexity, we’re firing up the Oliva V Melanio Maduro — a masterfully blended cigar wrapped in a dark, oily San Andrés Maduro leaf. Expect a slow burn filled with espresso, cocoa, and spice that perfectly complements the sherry-finished bourbon’s velvety sweetness.We’ll explore how the PX influence changes the bourbon’s balance, talk through the transitions in the Melanio Maduro’s flavor profile, and share our final pairing thoughts on whether this combination hits the mark we’re chasing

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