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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$38 – $45 ~$36 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/4 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).