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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Penelope Architect
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Penelope Architect and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +11 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$60 – $70 ~$13 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
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Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).