Description
April 2026 Bourbon Club: Penelope Four Grain Bourbon AND the Stonestreet Founders Edition Bourbon
This months Blackwells Bourbon Club Selection takes an exciting and unusual turnfeaturing two bottles instead of the traditional single release. Members will receive both Penelope Four Grain Bourbon and Stonestreet Founders Edition Bourbon, creating a compelling side-by-side tasting experience that highlights two distinctive modern interpretations of Kentucky bourbon. Together they showcase remarkable contrast: Penelopes elegant, balanced four-grain profile alongside the soft richness of Stonestreets wheated bourbon. Its a thoughtfully curated pairing designed to broaden the bourbon palate while delivering exceptional value and discovery for club members.
Origins & Craftsmanship
This months selection focuses on two bourbons that approach the category from very different craftsmanship philosophies, allowing members to explore how mash bill composition shapes flavor.
Penelope Four Grain Bourbon
Penelope Bourbon has rapidly become one of the most exciting contemporary bourbon brands, known for precision blending and innovative mash bills. Their flagship Four Grain Bourbon incorporates corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley, a combination that balances sweetness, spice, softness, and structure. Carefully blended from select barrels and bottled to showcase harmony rather than intensity, it offers a polished expression designed for both neat sipping and cocktail versatility.
Stonestreet Founders Edition Bourbon
Stonestreet Founders Edition marks the inaugural bourbon release from the Stonestreet brand, connected to the renowned Jackson family of Kentucky. This whiskey uses a wheated mash bill, replacing rye with wheat to create a softer and rounder style of bourbon. Aged for several years in new charred American oak barrels, the whiskey develops classic caramel and vanilla notes while maintaining a smooth fruit-forward character. As the brands founding release, it represents a limited and collectible introduction to the Stonestreet bourbon program.
Together, these two bottles illustrate how grain selection alone can dramatically shape bourbon character, making this months club selection both educational and deeply enjoyable.
Critics Reviews
Penelope Four Grain Bourbon has received strong praise from the spirits press. Breaking Bourbon highlights its balanced construction and approachable character, noting the harmony created by its unique four-grain mash bill.
There are no widely published professional critic scores available for Stonestreet Founders Edition Bourbon at this time.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Aromatic layers range from honey, vanilla, and light caramel to fresh orchard fruit and gentle baking spice.
Palate:
The Penelope delivers bright sweetness, soft grain complexity, and subtle rye spice, while Stonestreet contributes richer caramel tones and a velvety wheated texture.
Finish:
Balanced and warming with lingering vanilla, toasted oak, and delicate spice that invite thoughtful comparison between the two styles.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Bundle Type | Premium Bourbon Club Selection |
| Included Bottles | Penelope Four Grain Bourbon; Stonestreet Founders Edition Bourbon |
| Bonus Bottle | None |
| Proof Range | Approximately 8094 proof range |
| Styles | Four Grain Bourbon; Wheated Bourbon |
| Flavor Profile | Vanilla, caramel, honey, orchard fruit, baking spice |
| Appeal | Bourbon enthusiasts, collectors, tasting comparison |
Recommended Enjoyment
Neat vs. Cocktails:
Both bourbons are excellent neat, but the Penelope Four Grain also shines in classic cocktails thanks to its balanced spice and sweetness.
Tasting Flight Suggestion:
Taste the Penelope first to appreciate its lighter structure and grain complexity, then move to the richer, wheated softness of the Stonestreet. Comparing them side-by-side highlights how mash bill influences bourbon flavor.
Sharing Experience:
This two-bottle release was designed specifically for bourbon club tastings, making it perfect for sharing with friends or hosting a small guided bourbon comparison.
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