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Penelope Architect vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Penelope Architect next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +17 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$40 – $45 ~$23 less |
- 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.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).