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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs New Riff 8 Year
On paper Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and New Riff 8 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (91.2 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | New Riff 8 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +2 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less | ~$65 – $70 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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New Riff 8 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year New Riff 8 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- New Riff 8 Year: The older, deeper version of New Riff's bonded bourbon. Same 30% rye recipe, but eight years add richer oak and darker sugar while keeping the spice front and center.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and with an older age statement.
- Go with New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe with slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year).