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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year next to Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +3 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and with an older age statement.
- Go with Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).