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Penelope Toasted Series vs Redemption Bourbon
Penelope Toasted Series and Redemption Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$25 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with 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, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).