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New Riff Single Barrel vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
New Riff Single Barrel and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, rye-forward craft style versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$43 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 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
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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).