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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Penelope Toasted Series
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Penelope Toasted Series sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$55 – $70 ~$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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Penelope Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).