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Penelope Architect vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Penelope Architect and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$73 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Penelope Architect
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).