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Redemption Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Redemption Bourbon next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$57 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).