A cask strength, non chill-filtered vatted American Single Malt whiskey made from multiple barley types and cask finishes.
What You Need to Know
Distillery / Brand: New Riff
- Type: American Single Malt Whiskey
- Mashbill: 100% malted barley, including Maris Otter barley, Scottish peated barley, and a beer-inspired mashbill based on classic Barleywine
- Proof / ABV: 115.2 proof / 57.6% ABV
- Age Statement / Range: at east 7 years
- MSRP: $69.99
- Availability: Limited
Review Summary – Our Take, Straight Up
Tasting Notes
Aroma: 9/10
Rich aroma with notes of leather, stone fruit, and fresh caramel
Flavor: 8/10
Spicy and leathery with notes of vanilla bean and cloves
Texture: 8/10
It’s just a tad dry but the flavors hold together in balance really well
Finish: 8/10
Easy peasey! All the flavors carry through from start to finish.
Unique or True to Style?
This is definitely on the bolder side of American Single Malts. There’s a richness that probably comes from the wide variety of maturation casks expertly blended together. This is still a very bold Kentucky whiskey.
Best For / Skip If
- Best For: anyone who thinks they don’t like American Single Malt
- Skip If: you like your American Single Malts on the delicate side
Our Recommendations
- Suggested glassware: team Glencairn for life!
- Atmosphere : this would be a great sipper to nurse with a book
- Suggested for cocktails or as neat sipper: definitely a neat pour
- Gifting suggestions: give this to any Bourbon lover who says they don’t like American Single Malts
- Would I pour it for my peer: most likely
- Would I pour this for my bestie: if they wanted to try a unique American Single Malt, absolutely!
The Last Sip (Closing Notes)
89
This one is a real fence straddler. I love American Single Malts because there is so much room in the category for philosophical and regional variations. This one screams Kentucky with the leathery and caramel notes and the bold flavors. Serve this to any Bourbon lover who says they don’t like American Single Malts!
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