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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/9 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/4 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
- 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).