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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 90.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 ~$15 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).