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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs New Riff Single Barrel
Comparing Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and New Riff Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +5 proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$55 – $70 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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New Riff Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/4 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).