| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $70.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2026-02-18 |
New Riff Distilling 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
This bourbon from New Riff is yet another example of a craft distillery reaching impressive maturity with its house-spun liquid. High-rye and unfiltered, there’s not surprisingly plenty of herbal and spice notes on both the nose and palate. But those are well-balanced by hints of dark fruits and butterscotch candies. The finish is oaky and warming, revealing the eight years in full.
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