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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash next to Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +2 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a slightly lower price point.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).