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Baker’s 7 Year vs Penelope Rio
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Penelope Rio and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +9 proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$28 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).