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Redemption Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).