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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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
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Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 7/3 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).