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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Jefferson's Reserve Very Old next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) +6 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$25 – $32 ~$32 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- 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 (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).