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Penelope Four Grain vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Penelope Four Grain and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$45 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Penelope Four Grain and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
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 W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).