LifeSciKY has teamed up with New Riff Distilling for the second year in a row to release an exclusive single-barrel bourbon to benefit the growing life sciences community. Proceeds from the collaboration will fund lab bench grants at Covington’s life sciences incubator, lowering the barrier to entry for startups by providing the space and equipment […]
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MAMMOTH Music Series is back at New Riff
The New Riff MAMMOTH Music Series is back starting this weekend. The music series is a free-to-attend event held every Saturday from July 11 through Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way in Newport. Admission is free. This is a 21-plus event. The […]
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New Riff introduces latest decade-old bourbon, rye duo
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 […]
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New Riff unveils latest single malt whiskey
New Riff Distilling announced the release of the fourth installment of its single malt whiskey, a 2026 expression featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys to date, highlighting the time-honored heritage of malted barley with Kentucky’s sour mash traditions. New Riff stands among the first, and still one of the few, distilleries bringing this […]
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New Riff named best bourbon at 2026 World Whiskies Awards
Newport-based New Riff Distilling has taken home the crown of ‘World’s Best Bourbon’ at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. New Riff CEO Hannah Lowen and Master Distiller Brian Sprance were on hand at the ceremony, held on Feb. 12 in Louisville, to accept the award on behalf of the distillery. Specifically, the distillery’s flagship ‘Bottled-in-Bond […]
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New Riff announces Single Malted Rye
New Riff Distilling has announced that its Single Barrel Experience will expand its offerings with its first-ever Malted Rye single barrel selection. Available this month, Single Barrel Malted Rye is the latest New Riff whiskey to join the Newport distillery’s bespoke barrel program. “We’re excited to introduce Malted Rye as the fourth offering in our robust Single Barrel program,” said Chief Sales Officer Rawnica Dillingham. “It’s something we’ve heard strong demand […]
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New Riff, MadTree release limited-edition bourbon highball
Newport-based New Riff Distilling and Cincinnati-based MadTree Brewing have teamed up to release Sway Raven’s Riff, a limited-edition canned bourbon highball. A bourbon highball is typically made with bourbon, soda water and light flavor additions. Sway Raven’s Riff combines New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon with soda water and blood orange and cherry flavors. It is […]
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New Riff Distilling re-releases Red Turkey Wheat Bourbon after four years
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 […]
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Mammoth Festival launches new music series at New Riff’s Aquifer
Mammoth Music and Arts Festival, Northern Kentucky’s free music festival,announced its new “MAMMOTH Music Series.” The music series will feature a lineup of local acoustic artists in an effort to create buzz to celebrate the festival’s return this October. Mammoth Music and Arts Festival transforms 6th Street in Newport between Monmouth & Saratoga streets into […]
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New Riff now offering 6-year bourbon barrels
Newport-based New Riff Distilling has expanded its Single Barrel program to include 6-year-old bourbon barrels available for selection. New Riff’s Single Barrel program allows different groups to hand-select their barrel of bourbon or rye whiskey. The distillery now offers three options for its Single Barrel Selection: 4-year-old bourbon, 6-year-old bourbon, and 6-year-old rye whiskey. Single […]
