New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
These releases join the distillery’s “High Note” limited edition lineup and will be available exclusively through the New Riff Whiskey Club beginning June 4 for pickup only and by the pour in the distillery’s Aquifer Tasting Room.
“This release represents the continued evolution of New Riff whiskey,” said New Riff Master Distiller Brian Sprance. “Our first 10-year release captured the excitement of seeing our earliest distillations come of age, while this year’s release reflects everything we’ve continued to learn since then, not only about making whiskey, but about blending and understanding how our whiskey develops over time.”
Bottled at 116.9 proof and made with New Riff’s standard bourbon mashbill of 65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley, 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey begins with stewed orchard fruits notes layered with baking spice, seasoned oak and citrus on the nose. New Riff describes it as a, “rich and plump mouthfeel opening into mature oak and structured tannic rye spice, balanced by notes of dark cherry and honeyed peach leads to notes of lingering pepper and dry wood spice for a lasting rye-driven warmth finish.”
Bottled at 118.8 proof and made with New Riff’s standard rye mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye, the 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey New Riff describes “opens with bright spearmint, ripe raspberry and vivid lemon zest interwoven with layered clove spice on the nose, followed by a juicy and expressive mouthfeel with white pepper and a grassy mineral character balanced by cooling fresh notes. Hints of blueberry, black tea and cardamom round out a long, spiced finish.”
Sensory and Warehouse Manager Bryon Martin said both bourbon and rye expressions reveal amplified flavor profiles as the bold spice of the grains gives way to the deep, rich influence of oak.
“Carefully selected and blended to represent the character of New Riff today, these releases demonstrate not only how beautifully our whiskey continues to age, but also the steady refinement of the techniques and instincts that have guided us from the very beginning,” said Sprance.
The New Riff High Note series was created to provide a home for limited production runs, one-off creations, unique barrels and other surprises. Both whiskeys have a retail price of $89.99 each and are available exclusively to New Riff Whiskey Club members.
The Whiskey Club is free to join here. Limited to two bottles of each expression per customer, the whiskey duo will be available for purchase through New Riff’s Whiskey Club beginning June 4, for distillery pickup only.