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Penelope Four Grain vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +40 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$40 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Four Grain
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/9 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
heat 2/8 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).