| Rating | 93 2022 Top 50 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $42.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-12-06 |
New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Fall 2015) Review
This year, New Riff's Kentucky Straight release, specifically the bottling distilled in Fall 2015, has repeatedly proven to be a dependable and enjoyable everyday sipper at the VinePair HQ. This bourbon checks all the boxes for whiskey enthusiasts, from its non-chill-filtered bottling to its sour mash fermentation. It boasts a unique personality and is priced similarly to other well-known legacy producers' flagship lines, but offers so much more in terms of flavor and complexity. It is affordable enough for cocktails, but also profound enough to enjoy on its own.
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