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New Riff 8 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing New Riff 8 Year and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff 8 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
New Riff 8 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).