New Riff · KY · American whiskey

New Riff Headliner

Distillery
New Riff, KY
Style
American whiskey
Mashbill
2026: 50% bourbon made with malted rye, 25% rye, 25% Balboa rye
Proof
118.8 (varies by batch)
Age
10 years

What to expect

An annual blend of New Riff's older stocks; the 2026 edition mixes 10- and 11-year-old bourbon and rye at 118.8 proof. Expect a rich, spice-heavy blend with mature oak and dark sugar.

Expected notes: Rye spice, Toasted oak, Brown sugar, Dark chocolate, Dried cherry, Leather.

Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.

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