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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Penelope Architect
Put Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year next to Penelope Architect and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).