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Redemption Bourbon vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Bulleit Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (84 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/5 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).