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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | 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 | 120 proof (60% ABV) +36 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 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 Single Barrel Reserve
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- 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, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).