Penelope 'Four Grain' Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Indiana

Penelope “Four Grain” Straight Bourbon Whiskey is built from three bourbon mash bills, bringing together corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley. Aged four years and bottled at 80 proof, this non-chill-filtered bourbon offers an easygoing, grain-led profile for sipping neat or mixing into a classic cocktail.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40%
• Proof: 80
• Style: Straight bourbon whiskey
• Mash Bill: 75% corn, 15% wheat, 7% rye, 3% malted barley
• Blending: Blend of three bourbon mash bills
• Age: 4 years
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Producer: Penelope Bourbon
• Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery
• Owner: Luxco, a subsidiary of MGP Ingredients
• Master Blender: Danny Polise

Sensory Description:

Balanced corn sweetness, caramel, light oak, and syrup shape the aroma, with a subtle savory note underneath. The palate brings candied fruit and syrupy sweetness, joined by savory vanilla, hints of berry, and citrus. A lightly creamy, cornbread-like impression carries into the finish, where vanilla spice lingers.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold: SIP Awards, 2019.
• Double Gold: SIP Awards, 2020.
• Consumer Choice Award: SIP Awards, 2020.

Producer’s Background:

Penelope Bourbon was founded in New Jersey in 2018. The brand’s current owner, MGP Ingredients, acquired Penelope through its Luxco subsidiary in 2023. Penelope whiskey is distilled at Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, then blended for the brand’s lineup. Penelope describes Four Grain as a blend of three bourbon mash bills, with barrels selected and combined into a single batch; Danny Polise is identified by the brand as its founder and master blender.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve near room temperature, around 60–65°F, in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whiskey glass. Enjoy it neat, with a few drops of water, or over a large cube. Its caramel, vanilla, and grain notes work well alongside barbecue, grilled pork, aged cheddar, or cornbread. For a cocktail, try it in an Old Fashioned or a bourbon highball.