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Penelope Architect vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Penelope Architect next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$20 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).