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Zackariah Harris vs New Riff Single Barrel
Comparing Zackariah Harris and New Riff Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/9 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/4 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).