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Redemption Bourbon vs Rowan's Creek
Redemption Bourbon and Rowan's Creek sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$17 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Rowan's Creek 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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).