A first-of-its-kind release for Redemption Whiskey, the new Single Barrel Bonded Bourbon combines two formats that typically pull in opposite directions: the individuality of a single barrel and the rigid federal requirements of bottled-in-bond whiskey. The expression hits retail shelves nationwide in September 2026 — timed to National Bourbon Heritage Month — at a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a 750mL bottle, and it leads the brand's relaunched Higher Marques Collection.
What's in the Bottle
Distilled at MGP's Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the bourbon carries a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley — a rye-forward profile consistent with Redemption's broader portfolio. It is aged a minimum of six years, surpassing the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897's four-year minimum by two full years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV). Each bottle is non-chill filtered and carries its own barrel number, distilling season, mash bill, and age statement. Master Blender Alan Kennedy selected each barrel individually for character, structure, and balance. "Single barrel whiskey is about embracing what can't be replicated," Kennedy said. "No two barrels mature exactly alike, and that's what makes this work so rewarding."
What It Means for the On-Premise
For beverage directors and spirits buyers, the release lands at a price point — $49.99 SRP — that positions it squarely within the accessible ultra-premium bourbon segment, where consumer interest in credentialed, verifiable expressions continues to grow. Bottled-in-bond designations carry federally enforced transparency that resonates with whiskey-literate guests: one distiller, one distillery, one distilling season, one proof. Pairing that with a single-barrel designation adds an additional layer of provenance storytelling that works well on menus and in staff training. The six-bottle case format, offered as an ongoing part of the Higher Marques Collection rather than a one-time allocation, gives operators a reliable ordering cadence without the scramble of a limited drop.
The Higher Marques Relaunch
The Single Barrel Bonded Bourbon also marks the relaunch of Redemption's Higher Marques Collection, the brand's ultra-premium tier. Relaunched expressions will feature a redesigned bottle that evolves Redemption's existing Eagle packaging, aimed at shelf presence in a crowded premium spirits set. Alongside the new bourbon, Redemption 18-Year-Old Bourbon from the Ancients Series returns in fall 2026 in limited quantities at $399.99 per 750mL — a barrel-proof (102.85 proof / 51.43% ABV), non-chill-filtered expression with an 18-year age statement and a mash bill of 74% corn, 22% rye, and 4% malted barley. That expression was first released in June 2025 and earned "Best Overall Whiskey" honors at the 2025 Rolling Stone Spirit Awards.
Redemption is owned by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and is available online through ReserveBar.com. For operators tracking the broader beverage industry trends shaping premium spirits menus, or buyers watching whiskey and spirits category coverage, the bonded single-barrel format represents a format worth understanding as consumer demand for provenance-driven pours continues to climb.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
