New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye

111.9 Proof | Aged at Least 6 Years

55.95% alc/vol. | Straight Rye Malt Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks

We like to think of our 100% Malted Rye Whiskey as a malt whiskey first, and a rye whiskey second. Given that malty identity, it seemed natural to give it a sherry cask finish, as often used for malt whiskeys around the world. Handcrafted Spanish oloroso and pedro ximenez sherry casks were judiciously applied. The result is a rather unique whiskey in the pantheon of sherry cask aging. The sherry cask element is forward and deeply pitched, yet beautifully leavened by the piquant grains, which burst into the finish like a sunrise. It takes an already girthy rye and amplifies the body and mouthfeel. In short, our Malted Rye has indeed taken sherry cask aging very well in han —and arguably proved itself as a malt whiskey of the world.

2025 Double Gold Medal

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2025 "Best of Class" Finalist for Special-Barrel Finished Whiskey

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Each annual release is bottled at barrel proof, with proof varying from year to year.

A Simple, Well-Balanced Mashbill

100%

Malted Rye
Age / Proof:

Aged at least 6 years / 111.9 Proof

Palate:

Full-bodied and broad; savory, surprisingly dry entry leads to sappy sherry backed with malty grain; well-integrated between sherry oak and grain character; although it’s wickedly friendly straight up, you can add water to emphasize sherry notes, or less water for more rye.

Nose:

Slow development of dark fruits, buttery sherry oak, walnut skin, lifted rye spice above it all with a touch of vanilla; splash of water yields multiple fruit tones.

Finish:

Late burst of brightening spices (clove, slight menthol, wood spice) with multicolored (blue!) fruit skin.

Our Whiskey Making Process

Respecting time-honored techniques while putting a New Riff on an Old Tradition.

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