New Riff Distilling’s core Bourbon expression is a genuinely high-rye, full bodied whiskey offering savory, spicy character. Building upon America’s 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act-already the highest quality standard for aged spirits in the world-New Riff Bourbon is Bottled In Bond Without Chill Filtration. Featuring a mash bill of non-GMO grains at 65% corn,30% rye, and 5% malted barley, it represents a new riff on Kentucky’s most hallowed whiskey traditions. Aged four years in 53-gallon toasted and charred new oak barrels, there are no shortcuts taken in our production. All New Riff whiskeys are made with the full sour mash Kentucky Regimen; all carry an age statement, and are always bottled without chill filtration.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Extra rich, unfiltered deep amber color.

Nose: Butterscotch rounding into fresh oak, with hints of vanilla and rye spice.

Taste: Broad, fulsome mouthfeel, leading to a sweeter vanilla accent, before a gathering of rye spices (clove, cinnamon, mint, dark berry) into the finish.

Finish: Long, rye-led finish, with brambly red-black fruits amid white pepper and clove.

BOTTLED IN BOND WITHOUT CHILL FILTRATION HIGH RYE MASH BILL - 30% RYE

AGED AT LEAST 4 YEARS

100 PROOF (50% ALC/VOL)

A premium rye whiskey that is handcrafted in Newport, Kentucky. The distillery is known for its commitment to traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients, and this rye whiskey is no exception.

Like the bourbon whiskey, this rye whiskey is also a single barrel expression, meaning that each bottle comes from a single barrel that has been carefully selected and aged for a minimum of four years. The barrels used are made from new charred oak, which imparts rich flavors and aromas to the whiskey.

New Riff Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey has a deep amber color and a complex flavor profile. On the nose, there are notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, as well as hints of vanilla and caramel. The palate is spicy and full-bodied, with flavors of black pepper, tobacco, and dark fruit. The finish is long and warming, with a touch of sweetness that lingers on the tongue.

This rye whiskey is bottled at cask strength, which means that it is not diluted before bottling and has a higher alcohol content than many other rye whiskeys. This gives it a powerful, intense flavor that is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors.

A premium bourbon whiskey that is handcrafted in Newport, Kentucky. The distillery is owned by Ken Lewis, who is a former owner of The Party Source, one of the largest liquor retailers in the United States. New Riff's focus is on creating high-quality, authentic bourbon using traditional techniques and ingredients.

This particular expression is a single barrel bourbon, meaning that each bottle comes from a single barrel that has been carefully selected and aged for a minimum of four years. The barrels used are made from new charred oak, which imparts rich flavors and aromas to the whiskey.

New Riff Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has a deep amber color and a complex flavor profile. On the nose, there are notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak, as well as hints of cinnamon and clove. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a touch of smoke. The finish is long and warming, with a pleasant sweetness that lingers on the tongue.

This bourbon is bottled at cask strength, which means that it is not diluted before bottling and has a higher alcohol content than many other bourbons. This gives it a powerful, intense flavor that is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors.

New Riff Distilling’s core Rye whiskey is full-bodied, offering hugely spicy character. Building upon America’s 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act - already the highest quality standard for aged spirits in the world - New Riff Rye is Bottled In Bond Without Chill Filtration. Featuring a unique mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye, it represents a new riff on our hallowed local Rye whiskey traditions. Aged four years in full-size 53-gallon toasted and charred new oak barrels, there are no shortcuts taken in its traditional production. All New Riff whiskeys are made with the full sour mash Kentucky Regimen; all carry an age statement and are always bottled without chill filtration.

Our distillers learned the black arts of the hardest whiskey in the world to make - the famed 95% Rye - under the direct tutelage of the distiller who mastered it in Indiana, Larry Ebersold of Seagram’s. Taking Master Larry’s instruction in hand, we put a riff on it to the tune of adding 5% malted rye, a unique twist that aids in pulling additional flavors out of the rye and adds a touch of the elegance of malted rye. New Riff Rye is splendid with a splash of water, and of course folds magnificently into classic Rye Manhattan and .

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Extra rich, unfiltered deep amber color.

Nose: Spicy and detailed, showing mint, black pepper, and vanilla with hints of orange and oak.

Taste: Cinnamon spice, vanilla and sweet toffee moving into a bold mouth feel with rich Rye spice, caramel and toasted oak. Complex flavors drink older than four-year-old.

Finish: Bold Rye spice with vanilla buttercream and lingering brown sugar, plus a mineral-grassy Rye tone that fades slowly.

BOTTLED IN BOND WITHOUT CHILL FILTRATION

100% RYE (95% RYE, 5% MALTED RYE)

AGED AT LEAST 4 YEARS

Maker Notes

This style of whiskey is made of 100% malted rye grain, which is quite rare, even in today’s craft distilling scene. Plump, medium-full palate; finely dovetailed elegant spices; saltwater taffy, fruits, clove, and an interesting toasty - malty note.The finish is focused spice with clove and pink peppercorn. At six years old, our New Riff Malted Rye Bottled in Bond Without Chill Filtration is the oldest New Riff whiskey yet released, and will remain at six years as something of an exclamation point atop our standard portfolio.