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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Redemption Bourbon
On paper Blanton’s Single Barrel and Redemption Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$80 – $150 vs. ~$25 – $32) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +9 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$25 – $32 ~$87 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel 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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal with slightly 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).