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