New Riff Distilling Winter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
New Riff Distilling Winter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
New Riff Distilling Winter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a seasonal expression that combines traditional bourbon-making techniques with innovative ingredients, notably oats. Inspired by the rich flavors of chocolate oatmeal stouts from their brewing background, this unique bourbon offers a warmth and cheer reminiscent of winter celebrations. With a mash bill that features a balanced blend of corn, malted oats, pale ale malt, steel-cut raw oats, and chocolate malt, Winter Whiskey is a delightful exploration of flavor that’s both complex and approachable. Bottled in bond without chill filtration and aged for a minimum of four years, it showcases a beautifully nuanced profile that captures the essence of the season.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Built on a mash bill of corn, malted oats, pale ale malt, steel-cut raw oats and chocolate malt, this seasonal Kentucky straight bourbon was inspired by the chocolate oatmeal stouts of New Riff's brewing background, and it shows. Expect a forward, well-oaked nose of dark cocoa, then a palate that balances a lovely dryness against a sweeter core, with oak, kasha-like buckwheat spice and a hint of blueberry skin. The finish stays light and dry, dusted with Belgian cocoa. It is bottled in bond, without chill filtration, and aged a minimum of four years, details a bourbon enthusiast will appreciate reading on the label. We like it as a holiday gift for the whiskey lover who already owns the familiar bottles, or as a thoughtful host gift for a winter dinner party. Pour it neat in a Glencairn, add a splash of water to coax out more dry cocoa and spice, or stir it into a Chocolate Bourbon Old Fashioned when the evenings turn cold.
Pairs well with
- Braised lamb shanks — The whiskey's dry cocoa and oak stand up to the rich, savory depth of a slow braise.
- Aged cheddar and dark chocolate — Sharp cheddar plays off the bourbon's dryness while dark chocolate echoes its Belgian cocoa finish.
- Winter holiday host gift — Its warming cocoa, oat and spice character was designed to capture the cheer of winter celebrations.
Questions about this bottle
What is New Riff Winter Whiskey made from?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon made from a mash bill of corn, malted oats, pale ale malt, steel-cut raw oats and chocolate malt, matured in new charred oak. The recipe was inspired by the chocolate oatmeal stouts of New Riff's brewing background.
What does it taste like?
The nose is forward and well-oaked with prominent dark cocoa. On the palate, a dry character meets a sweeter inner core, with oak, a kasha-style buckwheat spice and hints of blueberry skin. The finish is light, oaty and spicy, dusted with Belgian cocoa and never cloying.
How is it aged and bottled?
Winter Whiskey is aged for a minimum of four years in new charred oak and is bottled in bond without chill filtration. It is released as a seasonal expression.
Is this a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
It comes in a standard 750 ml bottle. As a seasonal, oat-forward bourbon with cocoa and spice notes, it suits winter holidays, host gifts and any bourbon fan curious about something beyond a classic recipe.
