Redemption Rye vs Templeton Rye: Head to Head!

Discover the differences between Redemption Rye vs Templeton Rye in this head to head comparison and decide which to buy!

Redemption Rye

Nose	Mint, rye spice
Palate	Rye spice, anise, clove, vanilla, oak
Finish	Rye spice, clove
Alcohol content	92 proof (46% ABV)
How to drink	Rocks, cocktails
Similar to	Redemption Bourbon, Bulleit Rye

The nose has a strong aroma of rye bread with a hint of spearmint making it a typical rye.

On the palate you get anise and clove with a rye spice blast along vanilla bean.

The finish is long and spicy with more clove and cinnamon to it, with a slight lingering burn moving from throat to nose.

Adding a drop of water makes the Redemption Rye sweeter as vanilla and brown sugar pop-up making it spicy/sweet and more enjoyable.

Redemption is a good nicely-priced straight Rye Whiskey, offering rich spice but not overwhelming along some interesting earthy flavors.

There is nothing off-putting about it, is well balanced making a good option for those looking for a sipper or a versatile mixer for spicy cocktails.

There are a few facts worth knowing about the Redemption Rye:

• Mash bill is comprised of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.

• Aged for 2 years in American oak barrels.

• Redemption Rye earned a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

• Earned the title “Best New Spirit” at the 2012 Tales of Cocktail competition.

• This brand is owned by the Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits company based in White Plains, NY.

Templeton Rye

Nose	Honey, vanilla, blueberry
Palate	Rye spice, vanilla, oak, oak spice
Finish	Charred oak, oak spice, caramel
Alcohol content	80 proof (40% ABV)
How to drink	Rocks, cocktails
Similar to	Bulleit Rye, Knob Creek Rye

The nose is quite smooth and sweet with a pleasing honey aroma, followed by a note of vanilla and blueberry.

On the palate, the Templeton Rye feels thin as it has been watered-down to 80 proof. Flavor hits with a bit of heat at first, that gives way to rye spice, vanilla, oak with a light bitter note coming from the oak spice.

The finish is short, with a warming note to it as it burns a bit on the way down, with notes of oak char, oak spice and a tad of caramel.

Adding water makes it a bit better as it releases caramel and oak while tuning down the heat.

Not the most interesting whiskey but nothing wrong about it. It’s a bit warmer than what the low proof suggests and lacks in body as it feels watery but becomes handy for those looking to make whiskey cocktails on a budget.

There are a few facts worth knowing about the Templeton Rye:

• The mash bill is comprised of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.

• Aged for 4 years in charred new American oak casks.

• Won Double Gold at the SIP Awards and a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020.

What do Redemption Rye and Templeton Rye have in common?

Both are crafted at the same distillery

• They are both produced at the MGP of Indiana distillery along the Bulleit Rye, Angel’s Envy, George Dickel Rye and the Whistlepig.

• Barrel management provides enough contrasts to make them different, though.

Redemption Rye vs Templeton Rye: Price comparison

Prices are approximate and stated in USD:

Whiskey	Price
Redemption Rye	$26
Templeton Rye	$29

Redemption Rye vs Templeton Rye: Which is better?

Templeton Rye is a bit smoother

Whiskey	Redemption Rye	Templeton Rye
Nose	✅	✅
Body	✅
Palate	✅	✅
Finish		✅
Value	✅	✅

• These whiskeys share many tasting notes as they were crafted at the same distillery using the same recipe yet the Templeton feels a bit smoother at has a lengthier aging period and is bottled at a lower proof.

• The Redemption is more punchy and it would be my whiskey of choice to make a tasty cocktail, though.