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Penelope Four Grain vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Put Penelope Four Grain next to Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Penelope Four Grain does 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/5 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).