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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +34 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$30 – $40 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 8/2 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).