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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).