Name: New Riff Rye
Color: Light brown
Nose: Rye, cream, vanilla
Taste: Rye, orange, wood, white pepper
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New Riff Rye is produced by New Riff Distilling and is located in Newport, KY. The distillery was founded by Ken Lewis who used to own The Party Source Store in the same plaza. It is my understanding that you cannot produce and distribute in Kentucky, so he sold the store to start the distillery.
The mash bill is 95% rye, 5% malted rye, and is bottled at 50% abv.. The whiskey is aged for 4 years in new charred barrels, and is non-chilled filtered. The malted rye adds a different flavor profile which is very nice. It has a good balance, not too spicy, and a sweeter finish than I expected. I did not get to try it in a cocktail, but I am sure it would it would work very well.However, for a rye I prefer Sagamore Cask Strength for the spicy flavor for a few dollars more.
The current expressions produced: Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, Rye, Single Barrel Rye, Red Turkey Wheat, Wild Gin, and Bourbon Barreled Gin.
Price around $50 and is good valve for the price.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
