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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Penelope Four Grain
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Penelope Four Grain sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +26 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$30 – $40 ~$18 less |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).