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Penelope Four Grain vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +35 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- Penelope Four Grain does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/8 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 3/7 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 3/7 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).