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New Riff High Note Confluence Project Vol. 1 Wheat Whiskey
117.8 proof Approximately 6 years Wheat Whiskey New Riff Distillery Newport, KY $70 100% wheat (60% red turkey, 24% Appalachian malted, 8% dark malted, 8% caramel malted)
Nose

Cotton candy, refined sugar, honey, toffee, fresh mint, and darker toasted grain notes.

Palate

Black licorice, medicinal cherry, Good & Plenty candy sweetness, dark grain depth, and a spicy warmth reminiscent of aged high-proof Canadian light whisky.

Finish

Long, warming finish that clings from the barrel proof and complex mash bill.

Excellent
An exceptionally refined barrel-proof wheat whiskey with unexpected dark grain complexity, medicinal spice, and candy-like sweetness that rivals the best aged wheat spirits.
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