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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years +10 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$38 – $45 ~$159 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it and 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 (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).