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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs New Riff 8 Year
Comparing Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and New Riff 8 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | New Riff 8 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$65 – $70 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 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
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity New Riff 8 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/8 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
- 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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
- Go with New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year).