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Penelope Architect vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Penelope Architect next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).