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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +7 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$25 – $32 ~$82 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with slightly 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).