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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Zackariah Harris
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Zackariah Harris and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$13 – $22 ~$24 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 4/5 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).