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Penelope Four Grain vs Noah's Mill
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Noah's Mill reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$30 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Penelope Four Grain and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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 Four Grain Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat (Noah's Mill).