Penelope

Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year

Barrel proof Small batch Non-chill-filtered

Specifications

Type / Style	High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof
Distillery	MGP of Indiana
Bottler	Penelope Bourbon
Mash Bill	70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley
Age	7 years
Proof	115.2 proof (57.6% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$60 – $65 (as of 2026-10)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery. Rye figure includes 2% malted rye. Blend of four 7-year straight bourbon mash bills.

Tasting Notes

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.

Nose

caramel, baking spice, oak

Palate

brown sugar, rye spice, vanilla, toasted oak

Finish

long, warm, spicy

Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned.

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Sources

Fred Minnick: Penelope releases 7-Year Barrel Strength