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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less |
- Penelope Four Grain does 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Penelope Four Grain
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body with more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).