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Redemption Bourbon vs Penelope Architect
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Penelope Architect and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$37 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).