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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Redemption Bourbon
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +26 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$25 – $32 ~$62 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).