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Rowan's Creek vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$30 – $40 ~$10 less |
- Rowan's Creek and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).