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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +32 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$25 – $32 ~$322 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).