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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 13 years +9 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$209 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).