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Baker’s 7 Year vs Redemption Bourbon
Baker’s 7 Year and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +23 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).