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Redemption Bourbon vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$82 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).