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Redemption Bourbon vs Stellum Bourbon
Redemption Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).