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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +23 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$25 – $32 ~$72 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).