Compare
Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$30 – $40 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Penelope Four Grain
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).