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Redemption Bourbon vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).