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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Stellum Bourbon
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).