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Noah's Mill vs Penelope Architect
Put Noah's Mill next to Penelope Architect and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +10 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$60 – $70 |
- Noah's Mill does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
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Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Noah's Mill: A high-proof Willett blend with a lot of nutty and fruity character. Peanut, golden raisin and jam make it taste like peanut butter and jelly, and it finishes very dry.
- 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 Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
- 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 (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).