Distillery New Riff Newport Kentucky
Region: Newport, Kentucky
Aging: No Age Statement
Bottling Single Barrel: Bourbon Barrel Proof
ABV: 51.35%
Proof: 102.7
Price: $50
Date Tasted December 17th, 2021
New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Tasting Notes
Appearance The color reminds me of a shiny copper penny. Light straw, honey. Clear and crisp.
Nose I get oak, dusty rick house, and dried cherries. A slight vanilla, some cream.
Palate I get a creamy, soft approachable whiskey. Vanilla, dark cherries, and some spice. Nutmeg, baking spices. I get some heat from the higher proof. This has a nice full finish and the non-chill filtered bourbon shines. Creamy and full.
Is New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Approachable?
Since this bottle is a single barrel – barrel proof bourbon, it’s got quite a bit of heat on it. However, that is part of its charm. It’s bold and full of strong flavors which is excellent for an experienced whiskey drinker but can be a bit overwhelming for a bourbon beginner.
Is New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Complex?
New Riff Single Barrel – Barrel Proof bourbon is quite complex. You get layers of flavors from the mash bill and tons of oak and spices. Each sip you take you will notice a bit more complexity and since it’s barrel-proof, you get the full flavor in every single sip.
What are New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon’s strongest attributes/flavors?
The strongest attribute of New Riff Barrel Proof is the mouthfeel and texture you get with each sip. From the moment the bourbon hits your taste buds, you will notice a thick oily sensation covering your entire mouth.
Since this bottle is barrel-proof and non-chill filtered, you get all the creamy and buttery oils in their natural state and this really adds to the experience. On top of that, you get all the rich flavors you’d expect from a bourbon pulled straight from the barrel.
Is New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon a go-to whiskey?
I usually wouldn’t drink a Barrel Proof whiskey as a go-to whiskey, but New Riff Single Barrel – Barrel Proof breaks that mold. It’s a bottle I come back to time after time and never grow tired of it. Once you try this one, you will likely head immediately back to the store to stock up on a few more bottles.
Is New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon priced accurately to its quality?
A bottle of New Riff Single Barrel – Barrel Proof costs about $50 and the quality far exceeds the price tag. It is one of the top bottles on my shelf and outshines some of the bottles I’ve paid twice the money for.
Overall Conclusion on New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon
This is truly one of our favorite Bourbons. It is affordable and obtainable. It is barrel-proof but easy to drink. I think this is a great whiskey for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Pick it up and enjoy it. You will not be disappointed.
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