{"product_id":"penelope-bourbon-architect","title":"Penelope Bourbon Architect Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenelope Bourbon Architect is the signature French oak stave-finished expression from Penelope's Architect series — a four-grain straight bourbon finished with French oak staves inserted directly into the barrel, producing a dessert-forward profile of vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, cinnamon, and warm spice that made the Architect the most widely distributed expression in the Penelope lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Architect series uses stave finishing — introducing French oak staves directly into the aging barrel — rather than transferring the bourbon to a new cask. French oak contributes different compounds from American oak: more tannin structure, greater spice, and a toasty, savory quality alongside the vanilla and caramel that both wood types share. The result is a dessert-profile bourbon with enough proof to sip neat or use in cocktails. Distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and bottled in St. Louis. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/penelope-bourbon\"\u003ePenelope Bourbon collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, cinnamon, sweet oak, and light cream\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and dessert-forward — vanilla, brown sugar, baking spice, toasted French oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and medium-long with lingering vanilla and French oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penelope Bourbon Bottling Company, St. Louis, MO\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawrenceburg, IN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Grain Straight Bourbon, French Oak Stave Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Architect\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes the Architect different from standard Penelope Four Grain?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe French oak stave finish is the key difference — staves inserted into the barrel add a distinct layer of vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, and warm spice not present in the unfinished Four Grain. The Architect is the dessert-profile expression in the core lineup; the Four Grain is the baseline unfinished expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Penelope Architect good for cocktails?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the dessert-forward vanilla and caramel character works well in Old Fashioneds and Manhattans where the French oak spice stands up to bitters. Also excellent neat for those who prefer a sweeter, rounder bourbon profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes the Architect different from standard Penelope Four Grain?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The French oak stave finish — staves inserted into the barrel add vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, and warm spice not present in the unfinished Four Grain. The Architect is the dessert-profile expression; the Four Grain is the unfinished baseline.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Penelope Architect good for cocktails?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — the dessert-forward vanilla and caramel works well in Old Fashioneds and Manhattans where French oak spice stands up to bitters. Also excellent neat for those who prefer a sweeter, rounder profile.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Penelope Bourbon","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":42900655472711,"sku":"467164 eRNDC","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/750-ml-penelope-bourbon-architect-whiskey-1106417352_d4ad75c9-2d7a-4ce4-9d5a-44798499736f.png?v=1782403697","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/penelope-bourbon-architect","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}