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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 ~$43 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).