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Penelope Architect vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Penelope Architect and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +24 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$30 less |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/2 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice with more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).