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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs 1792 Small Batch
On paper New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and 1792 Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 93.7) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$26 – $34 ~$12 less |
- 1792 Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).