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Redemption Bourbon vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Redemption Bourbon and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (84 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$13 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/6 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/4 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).