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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less |
- Penelope Four Grain does 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
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).