Compare
New Riff Single Barrel vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put New Riff Single Barrel next to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 9 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +5 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).