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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a new-wave, rye-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$38 – $45 ~$96 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
- 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).