Newport’s New Riff Distilling completed renovations on The Aquifer — a $3 million project that transformed a former private event space on the distillery’s third floor into a tasting and cocktail bar. Customers now have unimpeded views of the Cincinnati skyline from The Aquifer, with the bonus of being able to walk around the outdoor […]
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New Riff releases Sour Mash Single Malt whiskey
New Riff’s new Sour Mash Single Malt whiskey, which began the distilling process in 2014, goes on sale Tuesday. Anyone interested in trying the newly bottled whiskey can stop by New Riff’s gift shop starting at 11 a.m. at 24 Distillery Way in Newport. “On one hand, it is entirely different from everything else we’ve […]
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New Riff highlights first floor renovations at grand opening party
One of Northern Kentucky’s largest distilleries showcased their recently renovated first floor to excited members of the public. Newport’s New Riff Distilling was founded in 2014 by spirits entrepreneur Ken Lewis. Since the distillery’s construction, it hadn’t undergone any significant physical alterations. Chief Operating Officer Hannah Lowen told LINK nky last week that as the […]
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New Riff to reveal renovated gift shop, tour welcome area
New Riff Distilling is welcoming guests into its newly renovated first-floor area with a grand re-opening later this month. The first part of a $3 million renovation to the distillery’s public areas, the gift shop, and the new welcome site are part of the distillery’s ongoing commitment to engage with visitors, said Vice President of […]
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Forget basket weaving: Now you can learn about bourbon in college
Wanna take bourbon classes in college? Northern Kentucky University has your back. They’re offering classes to the bourbon-curious and long-time imbibers alike. NKU, with partners MeetNKY and New Riff Distillery, announced Thursday evening the launch of the Norse Spirit Society, a five-class non-credit program that provides exclusive bourbon education and experiential sessions to the community. […]
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New Riff Distilling breaks ground on Northern Kentucky warehouse
New Riff Distilling broke ground on a more than $10 million barrel storage warehouse in Silver Grove expected to create five new jobs for Kentucky residents. “We appreciate the support of state and local leadership for New Riff Distilling and the bourbon industry statewide,” said Ken Lewis, New Riff Distilling founder and CEO. “We are […]
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New Riff Distillery wins 10 medals at San Francisco World Spirits competition
The spirits might be new riffs on old traditions, but New Riff Distilling is making a new tradition out of winning award. Newport-based New Riff Distillery earned 10 medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. “For us at New Riff, SFWSC is not only the most prestigious spirits competition in the world — it […]