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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Comparing New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$49 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).