New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond
100 proof
4+ years
Bourbon
New Riff Distillery
65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley
Nose
Nice, wonderful nose with rye spice that pops. No ethanol bite despite 100 proof. Rye muffin and rye flavor notes.
Palate
Broad rye spice mouthfeel. Butterscotch note that skips caramel. Lots of oak, a little vanilla. Unfiltered with velvety, thick, viscous mouthfeel.
Finish
Oak-forward finish with rye spice lingering.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A solid, well-made bottled-in-bond whiskey with excellent rye character and rich oak presence.
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5.0
Perfection
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