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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +22 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
- Yellowstone Select 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 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).