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Redemption Sur Lee

Review: Redemption Sur Lee Rye

By David Tao | September 19, 2024 |

In the realm of non-distilling producers, Redemption has built its reputation on taking MGP juice and bottling it into accessibly priced basics, a variety of cask finishes, and ultra-rare halo releases (including an oft-heralded 18 year rye). Around 2022, Redemption began promoting a new addition to its core lineup: Redemption Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey.…

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Alan Kennedy

Blending and the Limit of Cask Finishes: An Interview with Redemption Master Blender Alan Kennedy

By David Tao | August 17, 2023 |

Alan Kennedy is a busy man these days. An experienced sommelier, chef, and bar manager, Kennedy is also a relatively new father in addition to spending much of his time on the road for spirits work. In June 2023, he was announced as Redemption’s new Master Blender, a crucial role for a brand originally built…

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