114.5 Proof | Aged at least 7 years
57.25% alc/vol. | Single Malt Whiskey
New Riff’s 2024 Sour Mash Single Malt release is crafted from a complex blend of five distinct mashbills and aged in 11 different cask types, melding Old World inspiration with Kentucky’s sour mash tradition. Distilled in our column beer still and doubler, it showcases a rich tapestry of malty flavors, matured to perfection: a bold new chapter in the storied Kentucky whiskey tradition.
9+ Year Old Barrels and Madeira Cask Aged Malt Whiskey have been introduced for the first time, adding depth and complexity to the blend.
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Aged at least 7 years / Bottled at Barrel Proof
Straight-up, the oak is forward and layered (oloroso sherry, red wine, brandy, madeira, new oak), chewy texture, and drying but not tannic; with water, a strikingly juicy entry, bright fruit and citrus peel; it is dryish and tinged with sweetening fruits; a BIG Kentucky-style body, savory-soft thick-cut texture with red and dark fruit, cocoa powder, grassy-nutty malt, a shading of sherry oak and a touch of smoke.
Broad, deep and heady, with many barrel notes (oaky, sherried oak, toasty); with time, it develops rich malty fruity grains and cacao nibs; a splash of water advances complicated grainy detail, showing grassy-mineral malt, dark fruit, orange-lemon citrus, and a balance of smoke.
Exceptionally zesty, the fruited (raspberry, tangerine rind, bergamot-orange) components lifted up, and framed, with the sherry-branded oak, late lemon curd and a kiss of peat smoke.
Respecting time-honored techniques while putting a New Riff on an Old Tradition.
Single Malt Project
New Riff’s Single Malt Project is a long-term exploration of what malt whiskey can become when shaped by a distinctly Kentucky perspective. Drawing on our distillers’ deep roots in brewing, global malting traditions, and the time-honored techniques of Kentucky whiskey making, each release treats malt as a creative canvas — not a fixed category. The result is whiskey that honors tradition and defies it in equal measure.
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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.
