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New Riff Single Barrel vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing New Riff Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +25 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 4/5 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).