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Penelope Architect vs Zackariah Harris
Put Penelope Architect next to Zackariah Harris and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +24 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$48 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).