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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$69 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).