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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% 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 1 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$60 – $65 ~$83 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
- 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 and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).