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Redemption Bourbon vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Put Redemption Bourbon next to Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- 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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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).