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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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 Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).