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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year next to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).