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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Redemption Bourbon
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$10 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).