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Penelope Four Grain vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Penelope Four Grain next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$20 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/6 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).