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New Riff 8 Year vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
On paper New Riff 8 Year and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$65 – $70 vs. ~$38 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff 8 Year | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +4 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$65 – $70 | ~$38 – $45 ~$26 less |
- 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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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
New Riff 8 Year New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 8/9 spice: New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- 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 New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe with an older age statement.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).