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George T. Stagg vs Penelope Four Grain
Put George T. Stagg next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +63 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$30 – $40 ~$440 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Penelope Four Grain
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/2 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 9/3 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).