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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 115).
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).