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Redemption Bourbon vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Redemption Bourbon and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).