Penelope Bourbon Four Grain Whiskey

Penelope Bourbon Four Grain Whiskey is the signature entry expression from Penelope Bourbon — a four-grain mash bill distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and bottled by Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company in St. Louis, presenting the brand's characteristic balance of sweetness, grain spice, and accessibility at an approachable price point.

Penelope Bourbon built its reputation on four-grain mash bills that add wheat and rye alongside the standard corn and malted barley, producing a more complex and balanced flavor profile than two-grain bourbons at a similar age and price. The Four Grain is the most accessible entry into the Penelope lineup — a daily-sipper priced below the Wheated and specialty expressions, with the same four-grain DNA that defines the brand. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, light vanilla, grain sweetness, and soft baking spice
• Palate: Smooth and balanced — caramel, vanilla, four-grain complexity, and mild rye pepper
• Finish: Clean and medium-length with lingering caramel grain sweetness

Specs

• Producer: Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO
• Distillery: Lawrenceburg, IN
• Style: Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a four-grain bourbon?

A bourbon that uses four grains in its mash bill — typically corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley — rather than the standard three. The additional grain adds a layer of complexity and balance. Penelope's four-grain approach produces a naturally sweeter and more rounded profile than high-rye bourbons.

How does the Four Grain compare to the Penelope Wheated?

Both are four-grain expressions, but the Wheated emphasizes wheat as the secondary grain for a softer, sweeter character. The standard Four Grain balances wheat and rye more evenly for a slightly more spiced profile. The Wheated is the gentler sipper; the Four Grain has a bit more backbone.