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New Riff 8 Year vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing New Riff 8 Year and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff 8 Year | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$50 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
New Riff 8 Year Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).