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Redemption Bourbon vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$322 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).