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Penelope Rio vs Zackariah Harris
Put Penelope Rio next to Zackariah Harris and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) +18 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$13 – $22 ~$73 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).