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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$60 – $65 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/7 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).