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Penelope Architect vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Put Penelope Architect next to Johnny Drum Private Stock and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +3 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$35 – $45 ~$25 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock 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
Penelope Architect Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Johnny Drum Private Stock: An old-school Willett label at 101 proof. Oily and dessert-like, with baked apple, almond and custard, and rye-like mint and spice on the finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).