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 […]
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Blue North, New Riff launch bourbon to support NKY entrepreneurs
Blue North, a Northern Kentucky entrepreneurial resource and advocacy organization, is launching its own limited edition bourbon with one of the region’s most iconic distilleries. The Entrepreneurial Spark was created by Newport-based New Riff Distilling. The proceeds from bottle sales will raise money for the Northern Kentucky Entrepreneurship Fund. The NKY Entrepreneur Fund supports Northern […]
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Bourbon Baron Bash returns with live music, bourbon tasting
The second annual Bourbon Baron Bash is returning to Newport, featuring live music, bourbon tasting, local food vendors and proceeds benefiting The Cure Starts Now Foundation.
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What’s brewing in NKY? Explore local breweries and distilleries
Northern Kentucky offers a wide collection of breweries and distilleries with great drinks and even greater vibes. This week, we explored NKY’s top places to grab a cold drink this summer. Scroll through our gallery to find your new favorite spot.
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New Riff founder named to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling and The Party Source, is being inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in recognition of his 50-year career in the beverage alcohol industry and his contributions to the bourbon industry.