New Riff
New Riff Distilling represents modern Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship with traditional methods. Founded in 2014 in Newport, Kentucky, this craft distillery produces bourbon and rye whiskey using a full sour mash process and non-chill filtration. New Riff focuses on bottled-in-bond expressions and high-rye bourbon recipes.
New Riff's core lineup includes their Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon with a 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley mashbill, and their 95% rye whiskey. The distillery uses a full sour mash process, meaning each batch contains 100% backset from previous distillations. Their Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers rich spice notes from the high-rye content, while their rye whiskey delivers bold, peppery flavors. All expressions are aged in new charred oak barrels and bottled without chill filtration to preserve natural oils and flavors. The distillery has earned recognition for quality and consistency in craft whiskey production.
New Riff's core lineup includes their Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon with a 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley mashbill, and their 95% rye whiskey. The distillery uses a full sour mash process, meaning each batch contains 100% backset from previous distillations. Their Kentucky Straight Bourbon offers rich spice notes from the high-rye content, while their rye whiskey delivers bold, peppery flavors. All expressions are aged in new charred oak barrels and bottled without chill filtration to preserve natural oils and flavors. The distillery has earned recognition for quality and consistency in craft whiskey production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes New Riff bourbon different?
New Riff uses a high-rye bourbon mashbill (30% rye) and full sour mash process with 100% backset. All expressions are bottled-in-bond and non-chill filtered to preserve natural flavors.
Where is New Riff whiskey made?
New Riff Distilling is located in Newport, Kentucky, across the river from Cincinnati. The craft distillery was founded in 2014 and began releasing aged whiskey in 2018.
What does bottled-in-bond mean for New Riff?
Bottled-in-bond means the whiskey is 100 proof, aged at least 4 years, distilled in one season by one distiller, and stored in a bonded warehouse. This federal standard ensures quality and authenticity.
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