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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Redemption Bourbon
On paper Knob Creek 9 Year and Redemption Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 84) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 | ~$25 – $32 ~$9 less |
- Knob Creek 9 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Knob Creek 9 Year
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).