New Riff Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey (4 Year)
100 proof
4 years
Rye
New Riff Distillery
95% rye, 5% malted rye
Nose
Deep floral notes with coriander and cinnamon. Pronounced mint and wintergreen, hints of sassafras and root beer qualities. Sweetness underlying the spice cabinet.
Palate
Hits the entire palate uniformly and simultaneously. Hot caramel and syrupy mouthfeel with floral sweetness. Clove, anise, and black pepper with subtle orange citrus notes. Intensely spicy and mouth-coating.
Finish
Lingering spice with clove and anise elements. Warming effect with persistent rye character.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
An intensely spicy and well-balanced rye whiskey with remarkable texture and a complex spice profile that presents itself uniformly across the palate.
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