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Penelope Architect vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Penelope Architect and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional 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) +11 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$20 less |
- Yellowstone Select 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 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).