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Four Roses Bourbon vs Redemption Bourbon
On paper Four Roses Bourbon and Redemption Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (80 vs. 84) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 84 proof (42% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).