Redemption 9 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey
€70.00
Product Type | Whiskey |
Style | Bourbon |
ABV | 54.1% |
Country | United States |
Region | Indiana |
- Age: – 9 years old
- Bottled at 108.2 Proof
- Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye and 4% Malted Barley
Redemption 9 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon is an older iteration of Redemption Bourbon, distilled by MGP Ingredients, named Distiller of the Year in 2015. MGP’s facility is build in 1847 and later acquired by the Seagram’s corporation which set the bar for whiskey production in North America. That knowledge and expertise of making great Rye & Bourbon whiskey has been passed down through the generations and thus in this exceptional whiskey.
The Barrel Proof High Rye Bourbon is closer to Redemption’s core ideal of returning to original rye practices. The higher rye percentage makes the rye a major player in the flavor profile, as opposed to simply being a balance. The Barrel Proof Bourbon is a little sweeter and closer to a more classic bourbon, though also brings the heat with its high ABV.
As for Redemption’s cocktail approach, these are a bit trickier. Barrel proof whiskies can make exceptional cocktails, but they typically need a little tinkering and are not for the faint of heart. Old fashioneds and the classic rye drink, the Manhattan, generally do well with the higher ABV, as could the classic julep and simple spirit-forward cocktails. Whiskey sours would be likely to break, but remain delicious, and citrusy drinks may not hold up to the strength of the spirit. But there’s always room for experimentation.
Tasting Notes: Redemption Barrel Proof 9 Year Bourbon
Appearance: Toffee colored with an auburn shade to it.
Nose: Strong oak and vanilla, with notes of burnt sugar.
Palate: Heavy texture, more viscous than creamy. Very warm. Grassiness leads into spiciness, but both remain present through the whole palate. Little to no sweetness present, a very savory experience.
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