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Redemption Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Redemption Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$17 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).