| Rating | 94 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 56.35% |
| Availability | Limited |
| Price | $80.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-10-23 |
New Riff Distilling 6 Year Sherry Cask Finished Malted Rye Whiskey Review
New Riff touts this limited release as “a malt whiskey first, and a rye whiskey second.” Indeed, its heavily malted profile and Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez cask finish will quickly win favor with Scotch and American single malt drinkers. Yet the distinct character of rye grain (100 percent malted) isn’t entirely lost or forgotten, presenting itself as tart dark berries on the nose, and drying, savory spice on the palate. With endless flavors and evolution to appreciate, the whiskey’s 56.35 percent ABV almost barely registers.
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