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Penelope Four Grain vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/8 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 3/8 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 3/8 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).