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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Angel’s Envy
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Angel’s Envy and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a contemporary, corn-forward craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Angel’s Envy 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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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
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 at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).