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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Eagle Rare 10 Year
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Eagle Rare 10 Year and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Eagle Rare 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 10 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$11 less | ~$40 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 10 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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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Eagle Rare 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 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.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year).