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Penelope Four Grain vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Penelope Four Grain next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 84 proof (42% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 | ~$25 – $32 ~$7 less |
- 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
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).