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Rowan's Creek vs Penelope Architect
Put Rowan's Creek next to Penelope Architect and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$20 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Rowan's Creek 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
Rowan's Creek Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).