New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents the culmination of careful craftsmanship and patience since the distillery’s founding in 2014. This expression is the first aged offering from New Riff, known for its commitment to producing high-quality, high-rye bourbons. Bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration, this bourbon showcases the depth and complexity that comes from extended aging in the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country. The whiskey is characterized by a savory-spicy profile layered with the richness of mature flavors, making it a remarkable addition to any bourbon enthusiast's collection. With its exceptional freshness and robust flavor, the New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon promises a long life ahead in the barrel.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Eight years in new charred oak gives this high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon a depth that rewards anyone who likes to linger over a glass. The nose opens with plenty of cherries and red fruit, lifted by fresh spearmint. The palate moves into dark berries, cedar and a pronounced savory rye spice, then settles into a rich, tannic finish rounded by sweet cream. Bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration, it has real presence, yet it stays approachable over a large ice cube or stirred into a Manhattan. It also comes with a story for the gift card: New Riff was founded in 2014, and this is the distillery's first aged offering. That makes it a considered choice for a bourbon enthusiast building a collection, a mentor marking a milestone, or a friend celebrating a promotion or a new home. Pour it neat in a Glencairn alongside barbecue or a charcuterie board, and let the conversation follow.
Pairs well with
- Barbecue and grilled meats — The savory rye spice and tannic oak finish stand up to smoky, charred flavors.
- Charcuterie with aged cheeses — The dried fruits and smoked meats echo the bourbon's cherry and dark berry notes, while the aged cheeses meet its sweet cream finish.
- Promotion celebration gift — A milestone deserves a pour with depth, and eight years of cherry, cedar and rye spice give the recipient something worth savoring slowly.
Questions about this bottle
What does New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon taste like?
Expect plenty of cherries and red fruits on the nose, with fresh spearmint. The palate brings dark berries, cedar and a pronounced savory rye spice. The finish is rich and tannic, with lasting oak balanced by a sweet, creamy butteriness.
What proof is it, and is it chill filtered?
It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50% ABV, without chill filtration. The bottle is the standard 750 ml size.
What is it made from and how is it aged?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon made from a high-rye mash bill and aged eight years in new charred oak. New Riff was founded in 2014, and this is the distillery's first aged offering.
What is the best way to drink it?
Try it neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its aromatics. A large ice cube chills it slightly and brings out the cream and fruit notes. It also makes an excellent Manhattan: 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters, stirred and strained.
