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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs New Riff 8 Year
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to New Riff 8 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | New Riff 8 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +2 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$15 less | ~$65 – $70 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year New Riff 8 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
- Go with New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe with more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year).