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Zackariah Harris vs Penelope Rio
Put Zackariah Harris next to Penelope Rio and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 98 proof (49% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$73 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Zackariah Harris Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
fruit 2/6 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).