{"product_id":"new-riff-8-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"New Riff 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Riff 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the oldest core release from New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky, a matured version of its flagship high-rye bourbon bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) without chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in early 2024, it marks the first of New Riff's initial whiskeys set back for long-term ageing since the distillery's founding in 2014. It is built on a mash bill of non-GMO grains, 65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley, made with the full sour mash Kentucky regimen and aged in 53-gallon toasted and charred new oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extra years in the barrel deepen New Riff's savoury, spicy, full-bodied character with a more oaky, mellow profile and a smooth, buttery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA milestone release from one of Kentucky's most respected young distilleries, it makes a fine gift for bourbon lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Kentucky straight bourbon is made from at least 51% corn and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers in Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSour mash means part of a previous fermentation is used to start the next, which keeps flavour consistent from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoury and spicy, high-rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaky and mellow from eight years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and buttery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Riff Distilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newport, Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with smoked meats, pecan pie or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is bottled without chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Riff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023447879989,"sku":"VWS200433019","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12733.webp?v=1793656378","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/new-riff-8-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}