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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).