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Penelope Architect vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Penelope Architect and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 ~$13 less |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve 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 Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/4 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).