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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).