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Noah's Mill vs Penelope Rio
Put Noah's Mill next to Penelope Rio and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +16 proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$25 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Noah's Mill
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 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 Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).