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Penelope Architect vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Penelope Architect next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +20 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$37 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).