Purchased in 2021, so I’m not sure this is a “2017 edition” but yet the proof matches exactly so I dunno. Nose is not the strongest but very pleasant; MGP all the way with Christmas tree, allspice, ginseng, leather, cinnamon, grass, and pencil eraser. Ethanol presence very low for the proof. Palate: Yeah ok, that’s delicious. Everything in the nose is present in the palate with a bit of vanilla and apple sweetness to bring some balance, but make no mistake; this is not a sweet bourbon but more of a “spicy and woody” offering. Flavors blend pretty seamlessly and with typical MGP brightness. I hate the expression, but probably the “smoothest” bourbon I have had with this particular profile by which I mean no rough edges or alcohol presence. Finish is quite long with cedar, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, and a hint of mint. Very nice. Mouthfeel is medium, but any thicker and wouldn’t match the bright flavor profile, so I’m totally ok with it. This is a tough one to rate. I throughly enjoyed it, but with a price tag of $99.99, it’s hard to call this any kind of value especially given you can get the same MGP profile albeit aged a few less years in Belle Meade Reserve at the exact same proof for $65. (Belle Meade is also slightly sweeter) This will be my first review with a rebuy level rating that probably isn’t an actual rebuy; but it is one tasty mofo.
Redemption Barrel Proof 9 Year Bourbon (2017 Edition)
About this bottle
Redemption's Barrel Proof Collection first started in late 2015. These limited edition whiskeys are offered with the same mashbills as their standard bottlings, but are bottled at cask strength, each year's batch will varying slightly. This straight bourbon has a mashbill of 76% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. Bottled at 54.1% ABV, it aged in new, charred American oak for 9 years. 2017 marks a new look for the Barrel Proof Collection with wider, squat bottles.
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Surprisingly good. One of my first bourbons. It's nose is proof strong w a hint of caramel and spice.. Palate is moderately thin and not very complex but it has some enjoyable spice not to be confused w it's proof.. Down the hatch contagious..
SO MUCH FLAVOR! Super fruity like a luxardo cherry but no burn at all. Feels like it coats your throat with a sugary coat so you get the aftertaste for a while after. Smells super full and ripe
More sweet than spice. Some vanilla and fruit not overly oaked flavors. Nice with a large rock. Without the rock it’s warm with cinnamon finish.
Very good with notes of caramel, cherries, pepper, leather, gas at first but it later dissapates, a little chocolate, oak, and floral notes.
Rye spice and sweet corn layered on a poignant oak aging, subtle smoky flavor. They get 100% for truth in advertising.
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