New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond
New Riff · New Riff Distilling
New Riff's BiB is proof that transparency in production translates to transparency in the glass. The non-chill-filtered, sour mash approach with a high-rye mash bill produces a bourbon of clarity and conviction. At this price point, it overdelivers consistently.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Caramel and rye spice hit first, followed by baked apple and a waft of toasted oak. There is a subtle floral quality underneath—almost carnation—that becomes more pronounced with time in the glass.
Palate
Medium-full body with a burst of brown spice and butterscotch. Corn sweetness anchors the mid-palate while charred oak and a peppery rye note add tension. A touch of leather emerges on the second sip.
Finish
Moderate to long, with charred oak and lingering caramel sweetness. A dry rye spice lingers at the edges.
- Mash Bill
- 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak (53-gallon)
- Bottled in Bond
- Yes
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Newport Old Fashioned — 2 oz New Riff BiB · 0.25 oz demerara syrup · 3 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over ice, strain into rocks glass over large cube, garnish with orange peel.
Food Pairing
Smoked pork belly with apple chutney
Founded in 2014 by former liquor retailer Ken Lewis in Newport, Kentucky, New Riff Distilling committed from day one to bottled-in-bond production with no chill filtration—a rare transparency pledge in an industry rife with shortcuts.
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