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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Penelope Architect
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to Penelope Architect and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$46 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).