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New Riff Single Barrel vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing New Riff Single Barrel and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$38 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years +1 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +5 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 less |
- 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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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/5 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 4/4 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 9/9 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).