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Penelope Four Grain vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$8 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/2 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).