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Redemption Bourbon vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
On paper Redemption Bourbon and Blanton’s Single Barrel are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$80 – $150) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$87 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel 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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).