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Redemption Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$72 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).