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Redemption Bourbon vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Redemption Bourbon and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 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 | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$77 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).