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Noah's Mill vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing Noah's Mill and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$60 – $65 |
- 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
Noah's Mill Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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 Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
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 Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).