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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Penelope Architect
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Penelope Architect and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +10 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$34 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).