New Riff 8-Year Kentucky Straight Rye
Rye Whiskey · New Riff Distilling · Newport, KY
New Riff 8-Year Kentucky Straight Rye is a rye whiskey from New Riff Distilling in Newport, KY. It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and carries a 8-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $68.
Tasting notes
95% rye / 5% malted rye extended to 8 years. Non-chill filtered at 100 proof. Deep rye grass, spearmint, clove, and apple. A step up from the 4-year BiB for those who want more oak integration.
How it compares
- At $68, it is priced right around the median rye whiskey in the catalog ($65).