Penelope Wheated Four Grain Straight Bourbon

Penelope Wheated Four Grain Straight Bourbon is the soft-sippping expression from Penelope Bourbon — a four-grain mash bill that elevates wheat as the secondary grain alongside corn, rye, and malted barley, producing a gentler, sweeter, and more approachable character than high-rye expressions while retaining the four-grain complexity that defines the brand.

Wheated bourbons use wheat rather than (or in addition to) rye as the secondary grain, which softens the mash bill and produces a more approachable, vanilla-forward profile. Penelope’s Wheated takes this further with a four-grain approach — adding both wheat and rye but weighting wheat as the dominant secondary grain for a spirit that sits between the delicacy of a pure wheated bourbon and the spice of a high-rye. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Browse the full Penelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Soft caramel, light vanilla, wheat sweetness, and gentle floral notes
• Palate: Smooth and approachable — caramel, vanilla, soft grain sweetness, and a whisper of rye spice
• Finish: Clean, gentle, and slightly sweet with no harsh edges

Specs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wheated bourbon?

A bourbon that uses wheat as the secondary grain instead of (or alongside) rye. Wheat produces a softer, sweeter, and more gentle character than rye — Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller are the most famous wheated expressions. Penelope’s Wheated adds a four-grain complexity on top of the wheated softness.

Is Penelope Wheated good for beginners?

Yes — the soft, sweet, and approachable profile makes it one of the most accessible entry points into premium bourbon. No harsh rye bite, no aggressive tannin — clean, smooth, and easy to enjoy neat or in simple cocktails.