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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) +11 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).