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George T. Stagg vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put George T. Stagg 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 | George T. Stagg | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +28 proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$60 – $65 ~$413 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg 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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/7 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 10/8 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (George T. Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).