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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by age (10 years vs. 4 years).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less |
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/4 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).