Barrel Strength
Bourbon · Penelope Bourbon · Fort Lee, NJ
Barrel Strength is a bourbon from Penelope Bourbon in Fort Lee, NJ. It is bottled at 114 proof (57% ABV) and carries a 4-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $65.
Tasting notes
Uncut, non-chill filtered blend of three Indiana straight bourbon mash bills (82% corn, 8% wheat, 7% rye, 3% barley). Pecans, dried apricot, caramel, toffee, and white pepper.
How it compares
- At $65, it is priced 19% below the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 114 proof it runs 12 proof points hotter than the typical bourbon here (102 proof).
- It ranks #161 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #4 of 5 from Penelope Bourbon.