New Riff Distilling Kentucky Wild Gin
New Riff Distilling · New Riff Distillery
New Riff's Kentucky Wild Gin is a beautifully aerated spirit—distilled with a thoughtful openness to the botanicals' natural character. It's proof that a whiskey-focused distillery can channel that same reverence for terroir and process into a gin of real poise and clarity. A versatile, sippable gin that breathes Kentucky air.
Nose
A vivid rush of Kentucky wildflower botanicals lifts from the glass—fresh juniper mingles with spicy coriander and a bright citrus peel zing. Behind the initial brightness, a subtle earthy sweetness emerges, with hints of meadow grass and warm angelica root.
Palate
The palate is clean and assertive, with pine-forward juniper anchoring layers of lemon zest, cracked coriander seed, and a whisper of ginger warmth. A gentle peppery spice builds at mid-palate, balanced by a soft floral quality that recalls wildflowers on a warm breeze.
Finish
Medium-length and refreshingly dry, with lingering juniper resin, citrus oil, and a faint herbal bitterness that invites the next sip.
- Style
- American Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, ginger, and a proprietary blend of Kentucky-sourced wildflower botanicals
- Base Spirit
- 92% grain neutral spirits; 8% spirits distilled from rye grain
- Distillation
- Pot-distilled on New Riff's copper pot still, with botanicals vapor-infused through a gin basket, allowing air and steam to extract delicate essential oils
Cocktail Suggestion
The Open Air — 2 oz New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin · ¾ oz fresh lemon juice · ½ oz wildflower honey syrup (1:1) · 2 dashes celery bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Food Pairing
A fillet of fresh trout, crusted with dill, parsley, and cracked coriander, grilled over charcoal and served with roasted fingerling potatoes and a bright lemon-caper butter. The gin's pine juniper and citrus brightness mirror the herb crust, while its peppery warmth complements the char and smoky notes from the grill.
Born in a whiskey distillery perched above the Ohio River, New Riff's Kentucky Wild Gin channels the same exacting attention to grain and climate into a juniper-led spirit shaped as much by the air of Northern Kentucky as by its botanicals.
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