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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year next to Redemption Bourbon and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +31 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
- 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 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).