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Redemption Bourbon vs Penelope Toasted Series
Redemption Bourbon and Penelope Toasted Series are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$55 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 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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Penelope Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).