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