118.8 Proof | aged at least 10 years
59.4% alc./vol | a blended whiskey
2026 Headliner is what happens when stubbornly independent whiskey makers spend more than a decade learning exactly when to follow tradition and when to turn up the volume.
Built from some of our oldest and most unconventional whiskies to date, this year’s blend brings together three distinct voices, each with its own personality, intensity, and character. Individually, they’re bold, expressive, and powerful in their own right. Together, they become something greater: louder, richer, more dynamic, and crafted to make a statement.
For the first time ever, every whiskey in Headliner is at least 10 years old. This also marks our first 50/50 bourbon and rye blend, bringing together familiar fan favorites in a way that showcases the best of each whiskey while creating something entirely new.
The result is a blend with depth, energy, and unmistakable presence. A whiskey that celebrates what we’ve believed from the beginning: the best whiskey doesn’t ask permission, follow the crowd, or apologize for being different.
Every bottle gives back to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State Trails, keeping our community loud, vibrant, and moving forward.
2026 Headliner will go on sale friday, july 24 at 11am ESt
11-Year-Old
11-Year-Old
10-Year-Old
Aged at least 10 years / Bottled at 118.8 Proof
Rich and balanced, opening with fig, raisin, and honeyed currants before deep oak and dark spice gather across the midpalate.
Rich oak layered with dark fruits and pine, followed by familiar New Riff clove, black pepper, and warm baking spice.
Long, resinous, and dry, with lingering oak tannin, piney, black pepper, and a final echo of dark fruit.
Respecting time-honored techniques while putting a New Riff on an Old Tradition.
Headliner is our way of turning a special whiskey release into real community impact. Each year, we partner with local non-profits, dedicating a significant portion of Headliner bottle sales directly to their mission. The program launched in 2024 as part of our 10 year anniversary celebration, and since then Headliner has become a powerful channel for giving back, raising funds for organizations committed to making a meaningful difference in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Headliner is one of many programs through New Riff Works aimed at making a financial impact towards local organizations dedicated to making a difference in our community.
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