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Penelope Four Grain vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 | ~$25 – $30 ~$8 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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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 3/7 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
heat 2/6 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).