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Redemption Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).