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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +36 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$30 – $40 ~$315 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 7/2 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon 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 (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).