Redemption is the greatest. I have three different bottles on my home bar right now and every one has it's place.
Several of us first encountered it at the bar that night in DC. Ironically, I believe the place was called Bourbon, if I'm not mistaken. Poor insomniasexx was down right shitfaced after a few Redemption Manhattans. Rough walking around The Mall the next day in the cold November DC air.
It's wasn't just the Redemptions. It was the 10 Old Fashions I had. I've never had an Old Fashion that good - or 10 Old Fashions that good. Surprisingly, I was far more hungover after the Detroit meetup that I was for DC. I think that was because I drank 5 different types of hard alcohol and beer in Detroit while I stick to Old Fashions and Redemption in DC. Regardless, both nights were me being a hot mess. Both nights were also amazing. I know you agree. :)
I didn't even remember going to two bars and probably a month later someone mentioned "the second bar" and I was dumbfounded. No recollection. Gonzo. :/