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Whiskey Review Round Up: Redemption Whiskeys

We review the Redemption Whiskey brand, including the rye, bourbon, high rye bourbon and high wheat bourbon bottlings.

OVERALL RATING

6
$24.99
  • Cindy Capperelli is the founder of Portland Bitters Project and an instructor at two Portland colleges.
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Redemption Whiskeys

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Redemption Rye is 92 proof and made from 95% rye and 5% barley and aged for an average of two and a half years in new charred oak barrels. Buy it at $24.99 for a 750mL bottle. Redemption Bourbon is 84 proof and made from 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% barley and aged for an average of two and a half years in new charred oak barrels. Buy it at $24.99 for a 750mL bottle. Redemption Wheated Bourbon is 96 proof and made from 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley and aged for four years. Available in 750mL bottles for $45.99. Redemption High Rye Bourbon is 92 proof and made from 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley and aged for an average of two and a half years in new charred oak barrels. Find one at $24.99 for 750mL.
Appearance:
This whiskey is a pale red-gold that beads and slowly forms tears. Pale gold in the glass, this spirit beads and slowly forms tears. s. Palate: Watery, flat; grain sweetness, reminiscent of hazelnuts. The finish is mushroomy and short. Final Score: 2.5/5 Tasting Notes: Redemption Wheated Bourbon Vital Stats: Redemption Wheated Bourbon is 96 proof and made from 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley and aged for four years. Available in 750mL bottles for $45.99. Appearance: A bit deeper, I’ll go so far as medium-pale red-gold, which beads and slowly forms fat tears. Medium-pale red-gold
Nose:
On the nose it’s fresh: green leaves, spearmint with a touch of cigar-box spice and dried cherry. There’s a distinct sour note: sour grain and vanilla yogurt. Pencil shavings and unripe peach make appearances. Perfumey and delicate, with vanilla custard and salt air. Easily the most aromatic of the bunch: sticky-bun sweetness, toast and dried figs.
Palate:
Thin on the palate, it’s nutty on the approach and a bit hot. Nutmeg eventually unfurls to blue fruit on the mid-palate leading to a green and somewhat bitter finish. Final Score: 3/5 Tasting Notes: Redemption Bourbon Vital Stats: Redemption Bourbon is 84 proof and made from 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% barley and aged for an average of two and a half years in new charred oak barrels. Buy it at $24.99 for a 750mL bottle. Appearance: Pale gold in the glass, this spirit beads and slowly forms tears. Nose: There’s a distinct sour note: sour grain and vanilla yogurt. Pencil shavings and unripe peach make appearances. Palate: Watery, flat; grain sweetness, reminiscent of hazelnuts. The finish is mushroomy and short. Final Score: 2.5/5 Tasting Notes: Redemption Wheated Bourbon Vital Stats: Redemption Wheated Bourbon is 96 proof and made from 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley and aged for four years. Available in 750mL bottles for $45.99. Appearance: A bit deeper, I’ll go so far as medium-pale red-gold, which beads and slowly forms fat tears. Nose: Perfumey and delicate, with vanilla custard and salt air. Palate: Clean on the palate, this whiskey tastes of thyme and a whisper of clove. The herbaceousness is satisfying, but lacking a great amount of character. Final Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Redemption High-Rye Bourbon Vital Stats: Redemption High Rye Bourbon is 92 proof and made from 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley and aged for an average of two and a half years in new charred oak barrels. Find one at $24.99 for 750mL. Appearance: Medium-pale red-gold Nose: Easily the most aromatic of the bunch: sticky-bun sweetness, toast and dried figs. Palate: Syrupy, the pancake syrup that didn’t come from a tree, vegetal notes on the mid-palate and cacao nibs further back. Final Score: 3/5 Overall Thoughts: Redemption achieve what they’re going for. These aren’t great whiskeys; maybe they would be if given a handful more years. But that’s not the point. The Wheated Bourbon turned out to be my surprise favorite since I don’t usually go in for that category. The Rye and Bourbon aren’t top choice for drinking neat, but they’re fine in a cocktail. I expected the High Rye Bourbon to be nicer on the palate from the nose. So, job done. But I’d still rather have something more convincing in my glass.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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