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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$38 – $45 ~$69 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
- 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).