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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +22 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).