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Zackariah Harris vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing Zackariah Harris and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | 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 | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +35 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- 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
Zackariah Harris Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 3/7 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).