Newport-based New Riff Distilling is bringing back its popular Red Turkey Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the first time in four years.
The distillery announced it will release the bourbon in limited quantities. Red Turkey Wheat Kentucky Straight is limited-quantity wheated bourbon, made with an heirloom grain varietal, will be available across New Riff’s national distribution.
Red Turkey Wheat, a rare wheat variety, is used in the bourbon’s mash bill at 25%, alongside 70% corn and 5% malted barley. The whiskey is aged at least five years, bottled-in-bond at 100 proof, and priced at $59.99 per 750ml bottle.
“Red Turkey Wheat, which dates back to the 1870s, brings deeper flavors and aromas that you don’t often find in modern grain varieties,” Master Distiller Brian Sprance said in a press release. “Today, it’s being preserved by farmers, artisan bakers, and distillers, and we’re proud to be part of that effort through our whiskey.”
The bourbon has tasting notes of citrus, a touch of sweetness, cinnamon, and a long finish with dark fruit and nutty grain characteristics.
New Riff first distilled Red Turkey Wheat in 2016 and released its inaugural batch in 2021, earning gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Barleycorn Awards.
The new release will be available starting Aug. 15 at select retailers nationwide, for online purchase via the distillery’s website (where permitted), and at the New Riff distillery.
More details are available at www.newriffdistilling.com.