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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +26 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).