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New Riff Single Barrel vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing New Riff Single Barrel and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$75 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor 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 Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).