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Redemption Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s Bonded reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$6 less | ~$30 – $38 |
- 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 Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).