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Baker’s 7 Year vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 6/2 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).