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Redemption Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Redemption Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (84 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$19 less | ~$45 – $50 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond).