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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so age (6 years vs. 4 years) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$38 – $45 ~$6 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 8/9 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label with an older age statement.
- Go with New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).