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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Baker’s 7 Year
On paper New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Baker’s 7 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$38 – $45 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 7 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year 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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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).