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Penelope Four Grain vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$315 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/8 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
heat 2/7 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
spice 3/7 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).