New Riff Distilling's flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a high-rye, full-bodied whiskey built upon America's 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act—the highest quality standard for aged spirits in the world. Made from non-GMO grains with a mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley, it is aged at least four years in 53-gallon toasted and charred new American oak barrels. Every bottle adheres to the full sour mash Kentucky Regimen and is released at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV) without chill filtration. All New Riff whiskeys carry an age statement, ensuring full transparency from the distillery.

In the glass, the bourbon pours an extra rich, deep unfiltered amber. The nose opens with butterscotch rounding into fresh oak, with hints of vanilla and rye spice. On the palate, a broad, fulsome mouthfeel leads to a sweeter vanilla accent before gathering rye spices—clove, cinnamon, mint, and dark berry—into the finish. The finish is long and rye-led, with brambly red-black fruits amid white pepper and clove.

First introduced in 2018, this is New Riff's core expression and has earned strong critical acclaim, including an 89-point score from Distiller.com and over 1,000 community reviews. New Riff Distilling is independently family-owned and headquartered in Newport, Kentucky, committed to making whiskey with conviction and without shortcuts.