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Noah's Mill vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Noah's Mill and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +34 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$30 less |
- Noah's Mill and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Noah's Mill
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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).