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Redemption Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
On paper Redemption Bourbon and Four Roses Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (84 vs. 80) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) +4 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$22 – $28 |
- 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).