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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Four Roses Single Barrel
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Four Roses Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$38 – $45 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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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Four Roses Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
spice 9/8 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 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.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).