New Riff Headliner
Blended American · New Riff Distilling · Newport, KY
New Riff Headliner is a blended American from New Riff Distilling in Newport, KY. It is bottled at 111 proof (55.5% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $150.
Tasting notes
Annual ultra-limited release (650 bottles in 2025). A blend of components 8–11 years old including the very first spirits distilled at New Riff. 111 proof, non-chill filtered. Whiskey Club exclusive, pickup only.
How it compares
- At $150, it costs 2.0 times the median blended American in the catalog ($75).
- At 111 proof it runs 9 proof points hotter than the typical blended American here (102 proof).
- It ranks #180 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #7 of 7 from New Riff Distilling.