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New Riff 8 Year vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
On paper New Riff 8 Year and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 91.2) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff 8 Year | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 10 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 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
New Riff 8 Year
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
New Riff 8 Year Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe with slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).