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As a proud member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, New Riff Distilling sits at the head of the Trail in Newport, Kentucky, just south of Cincinnati across the Ohio River. As Northern Kentucky’s premier distillery, we’re honored to welcome guests from near and far to experience the best of Kentucky bourbon at the gateway to the Trail.
Come see the magic of New Riff at our distillery in Newport, Kentucky. Explore the gift shop, book a tour for a behind the scenes look at how we craft our spirits, or join us for a cocktail or pour at the Aquifer Tasting Room.
New Riff Distillery
24 Distillery Way
Newport, KY 41073
Call Us
859-261-RIFF (7433)
Home to our rickhouse, bottling line, and historic tasting room, this is where our whiskey ages and comes to life. Experience it through our Barrel Proof Tour, Blend Experience, or Single Barrel Selection. This location is not open to the public and is available by tour, experience, or appointment only.
New Riff Distillery
1104 Lowell Street
Newport, KY 41071
*Appointment/Tour ONLY
Call Us
859-261-RIFF (7433)
Yes, there is a free parking lot directly in front of the building.
Children are welcome in our gift shop and Aquifer tasting room. Guests participating on distillery tours, tastings or classes must be of legal drinking age (21 years old and up). Please Drink Responsibly.
Handheld filming and photography are permitted at New Riff Distilling and at New Riff West Campus provided that such activity does not interfere with regular tours, scheduled single barrel selections, events, functions, and does not pose a security, health, or safety risk. Further, the use or re-use of the filming or photography output must not be deemed inconsistent with the interests of, or in violation of, the policies of the Distillery.
The use of tripods, stands, drones, off camera lighting, or any other equipment or materials deemed hazardous by New Riff staff is not allowed.
Professional photography sessions or commercial shoots are not permitted without prior written approval from New Riff Distilling.
Yes, our Distillery and Tasting Room are both accessible. There are no stairs leading to the front door and our large elevator has plenty of room for wheelchairs and anyone assisting.
If you have any specific concerns or accommodations you can always give us a call!
Yes. You must be 21 or older with valid ID to purchase, receive, or pick up alcohol.
We are proud to support many community and charitable organizations across the country. We have several charitable pathways that you can explore on our New Riff Works page.
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*Due to state regulations, we are unable to sell or ship spirits directly to certain states. Availability and shipping options may vary based on your location. Please check local laws before placing an order.
