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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 ~$8 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).