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Baker’s 7 Year vs Penelope Architect
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Penelope Architect reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +3 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$60 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).