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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated 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 | 114 proof (57% ABV) +34 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$30 – $40 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).