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Redemption Bourbon vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Redemption Bourbon and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$62 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Redemption Bourbon
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).