Redemption Rye
46% ABV
$30
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We would like to thank Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and R\West for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
Your first sip of Redemption Rye is more than just a sip, it’s a discovery of rye’s beautifully complex flavors. With a rye content of 95%, well past the 51% required to be considered rye, we’ve recreated the classic American whiskey that ruled our glasses before Prohibition. It brings you the bold taste of genuine rye spice with hints of floral and citrus. While delightful on its own, a slight mint finish makes it ideal for creating distinctive cocktails such as a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Nose: Big and spicy, toasted oak, vegetal notes, allspice and anise.
Palate: Beautiful Rye spice with light floral and citrus notes along with dark spices and black pepper.
Finish: Slight mint finish makes this great for sipping or mixing in a classic cocktail.
TECH DATA
Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Min age of 2 years old (average age of 2.5 years)
What Gary Says
Nose: Fistful of fresh dill, orange zest with a hint of lemon creeping in, mint, anise.
Palate: Rounded mouthfeel with blood orange and vanilla, spice notes sharpen with allspice, mint, anise and a bit of clove.
Finish: Moderately long, damp with mint and anise trailing.
Comments: BIG rye on the nose, which I quite like. A great cocktail rye. Again, I don’t have the previous version for comparison (and in fact this is the same mash bill, so what Richard reviewed in 2014 might not be different in any meaningful way). I have found that I enjoy rye at under 4 yrs old a lot more than bourbon of a similar age. This has that classic MGP notes, although I didn’t get as much pepper as I sometimes do. Appreciate the mash bill transparency, and the higher ABV. While it doesn’t need it, this one takes a bit of water well – thickening a bit (reminding me a bit of a non-chill filtered whiskey, although no indication that is the case). Of the three standard Redemption whiskies, this one is by far my favorite.
I bought my first bottle of Redemption Rye today and am now having my first drink of it. I’m drinking it over ice.
My impression? I prefer Bullit Rye. Both have a whiskey with a mash bill high in rye.
The are comparably priced.
In comparison to Bullit, Redemption feels “thinner” on my palate. In my opinion, Redemption lacks the depth and complexity of Bullit.
I will qualify my comments by stating that I cannot detect all the nuances in a whiskey that many do. That said, I know what I like. Here, it is Bullit 95 Rye over Redemption.
Looking for a good Rye that won’t break the bank? Pass by Redemption and buy the Bullet 95 Rye.
Knowing what you like is key – doesn’t matter if you can pick why. Drink what you like!