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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Barrell Foundation Bourbon and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $60 vs. ~$38 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years +1 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$38 – $45 ~$14 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).