NewRiffs 8Year Bourbon delivers classic Kentucky sophistication: deeply layered oak, fruit, and spice at an accessible price. Its smoother and richer than their flagship, showing what time in the barrel can achieve. A standout for both sipping neat and elevated cocktails.
Craft & Context
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From Kentuckys NewRiff Distilling, this release marks their first age-stated core bourbon. While not BottledinBond due to barrels from two distilling seasons, it meets all other bonded criteria: single distillery, 4+ years age, and 100 proof
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Mash bill: 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley. Distilled in copper column still, barreled at 110-proof, aged 8+ years, then bottled unfiltered
Nose
Deep and inviting: rich caramel custard, dark fruit (cherry, apricot, blackberry), with vanilla, oak char, and a subtle undercurrent of pipe tobacco
Palate & Texture
Mediumbody with a smooth, full mouthfeeljuicy berries (raspberry, blackberry) meet toasted oak, sweet cream butter, and a steady lift of rye spice (cinnamon, pepper, allspice)
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Finish
Balanced and moderately long: lingering brown sugar, leather, black cherry, oak tannins, and a final note of dusty cinnamon/rye spice
Value & Perception
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Widely praised as a major step up from NewRiffs younger offeringsclassic Kentucky bourbon, delivered with maturity
