New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Name: New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brand: New Riff Distilling
Price: 72.99 USD
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750 ML

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New Riff Distilling 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents the culmination of careful craftsmanship and patience since the distillery’s founding in 2014. This expression is the first aged offering from New Riff, known for its commitment to producing high-quality, high-rye bourbons. Bottled at 100 proof without chill filtration, this bourbon showcases the depth and complexity that comes from extended aging in the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country. The whiskey is characterized by a savory-spicy profile layered with the richness of mature flavors, making it a remarkable addition to any bourbon enthusiast's collection. With its exceptional freshness and robust flavor, the New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon promises a long life ahead in the barrel.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep amber with a rich copper hue, inviting you to explore its depths.

Nose: An enticing bouquet of copious cherries and red fruits greets you, intermingled with fresh spearmint leaves, creating a vibrant and refreshing aromatic profile.

Palate: The taste unfolds with layers of dark berries, complemented by the aromatic nuances of cedar planks and a pronounced savory rye spice. The combination of these flavors creates a delightful complexity that lingers on the palate.

Finish: The finish is rich and tannic, featuring the enduring presence of oak balanced with a sweet cream butteriness that rounds out the tasting experience beautifully.

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Bottle details

Type	Bourbon Whiskey
Brand	New Riff Distilling
Origin	Kentucky, United States
Age	8 years
Strength	50% ABV (100 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	high-rye mash bill
Cask	new charred oak

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is New Riff's first aged expression: a high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon carrying an eight-year age statement, matured in new charred oak and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) without chill filtration. For a distillery founded in 2014, that age statement marks real patience, and it shows in the glass. The nose leads with copious cherries, red fruit, and fresh spearmint. The palate layers dark berries, cedar, and a pronounced savory rye spice before a rich, tannic finish of oak softened by sweet cream butteriness. It suits the bourbon drinker who likes spice and structure over pure caramel sweetness, and it has enough proof to hold its own in a Manhattan without losing its character. Collectors following New Riff will want it as a milestone bottling, while newcomers to high-rye bourbon get a clear, well-built example of the style. We carry it because it delivers mature depth and freshness in one bottle, and because it rewards slow sipping from a Glencairn as much as stirring into a cocktail.

Pairs well with

Barbecue and grilled meats — The savory rye spice and tannic oak finish play naturally against smoky, charred flavors.
Charcuterie with aged cheeses — Dried fruits, smoked meats, and aged cheeses echo the bourbon's dark berry notes and its sweet cream butteriness.
Evening cigar session — A medium to full-bodied cigar complements the whiskey's cedar, oak, and layered spice for a slow, relaxing pour.

Questions about this bottle

What does New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon taste like?

Expect cherries, red fruit, and fresh spearmint on the nose, then dark berries, cedar, and a pronounced savory rye spice on the palate. The finish is rich and tannic, with lasting oak balanced by a sweet cream butteriness.

How strong is it, and is it chill filtered?

It is bottled at 100 proof, which is 50% ABV, and it is not chill filtered. That combination gives a robust, full-flavored pour that also stands up well to a splash of water or a large ice cube.

What is the best way to drink it?

Neat in a Glencairn shows off its aromatics best. Over a large ice cube, the sweeter cream and fruit notes come forward. For a cocktail, try a Manhattan: 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters, stirred and garnished with a cherry or orange twist.

What makes this bottle notable for New Riff fans?

It is the first aged offering from New Riff, a distillery founded in 2014 and known for high-rye bourbons. This 750 ml bottle carries an eight-year age statement and was matured in new charred oak, making it a meaningful milestone bottling and a thoughtful gift for a bourbon enthusiast.