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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 less | ~$55 – $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 Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 4/9 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).