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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Jack Daniel’s Bonded reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$30 – $38 ~$8 less |
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).