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Redemption Bourbon vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$49 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).