Compare
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Michter's US*1 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, rye-forward craft style versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$9 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Michter's US*1 Small Batch
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or 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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).