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Redemption Bourbon vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).