- Bottled-in-Bond straight malted rye whiskey distilled at New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky
- Distilled from 100% non-GMO, malted rye grain
- Open top, sour mash fermentation incorporating distiller’s yeast
- Twice distilled; the first run in a Vendome copper column still followed by distillation in a copper continuous doubler
- Aged a minimum of 6 years in 53-gallon new oak barrels that have been toasted and charred
- Powdered sugar, tempered oak, plum skin and pear on the nose precede a plump palate of saltwater taffy, clove, and compelling notes of malt; the refined finish displays focused baking spice and pink peppercorn
- Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Non-chill filtered: 50% ABV
From New Riff: “Malted rye is a rye grain that has undergone the process of malting, a controlled germination and drying process. When you malt a grain, you alter, and arguably, improve and refine its flavor. That’s exactly what’s happened here, as the typically spicy flavor of rye becomes polished, refined, and subtle.”
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United States
Region:
Kentucky
Spirit Type:
American Whiskey
Spirit Sub Type:
Rye
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-XNR-24-NV | 6/750ml |
Tasting Notes
This Straight Malted Rye Whiskey was distilled at New Riff in Newport, KY. Distilled from 100% non-GMO malted rye grain, it is Bottled in Bond and aged a minimum of 6 years. Powdered sugar, tempered oak, plum skin and pear on the nose precede a plump palate of saltwater taffy, clove, and compelling notes of malt. The refined finish displays focused baking spice and pink peppercorn. Non-chill filtered: 50% ABV
Press & Reviews
San Francisco Spirits Comp
Score
1
Date
2023-04-27
"Gold"
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2023-11-01
"Even when rested in for a few minutes in glass, New Riff's 100 percent malted rye arrives with a slightly muted nose, and just a kiss of oak. On the palate, however, the spirit unleashes its complexity in full force with dense notes of caraway, pumpernickel, and sweet cherries. We've come to expect big things from this distillery, and once again, they,ve hit the mark."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2022-12-09
"Concentrated toffee aromas mix with cocoa richness. Lively and luscious at the same time, the palate is redolent with juicy red fruit and toffee, finishing long and mouthwatering with orange peel, a fleeting toasted coconut note and a flurry of baking spice. This 100% malted rye is aged six years and bottled in bond. KARA NEWMAN"