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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +46 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$30 – $40 ~$165 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 9/3 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).