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Stellum Bourbon vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Stellum Bourbon and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- 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.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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 neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).