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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/2 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).