This New Riff Single Barrel is a Kentucky straight bourbon from barrel No. 18437, hand-selected for Topflight and bottled at barrel proof, 112.7 proof (56.35% ABV), without chill filtration.
New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky, uses a high-rye mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley, with a traditional sour mash and open-top fermentation. Each single barrel spends four years in 53-gallon new charred American oak.
Each single barrel is hand-selected and has its own personality; at barrel proof the high-rye recipe delivers bold spice balanced by caramel and vanilla.
New Riff has earned a reputation as one of Kentucky's best newer distilleries, and its single barrel picks are eagerly sought.
Bourbon 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.
Specifications
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Distillery: New Riff Distilling, Newport, Kentucky
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon, single barrel, barrel proof
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Mash Bill: 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley
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Age: 4 years in new charred American oak
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Barrel: No. 18437, Topflight selection
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Proof / ABV: 112.7 proof (56.35% ABV), non-chill filtered
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Origin: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Taste it neat, then add a splash of water. It makes a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Pair it with barbecue or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Riff's bourbon mash bill?
65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley.
Which barrel is this?
Barrel No. 18437, selected for Topflight.
What proof is it?
112.7 proof, 56.35% ABV.
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