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Yellowstone Select vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- 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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name 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 rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).