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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | 8 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +4 proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 ~$78 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).