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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$38 – $45 ~$14 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).