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Penelope Four Grain vs Penelope Toasted Series
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Penelope Toasted Series reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).