Overview
New Riff 8 Year is the distillery’s age-stated whiskey family from Newport, Kentucky. The lineup includes New Riff 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and New Riff 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey, giving the independent distillery a mature, age-stated counterpart to its bottled-in-bond core range.
The 8 Year family is important because New Riff’s reputation was built first on four-year bottled-in-bond bourbon and rye. As its whiskey stocks matured, the 8 Year releases allowed the distillery to show more age, oak integration, and depth while preserving its high-flavor Kentucky style.
Brand History
New Riff Distilling began production in 2014 and built its brand around bottled-in-bond standards. As the distillery’s original and later production reached older ages, New Riff expanded into age-stated releases such as 8-Year-Old Bourbon and 8-Year-Old Rye.
The 8 Year releases have become part of New Riff’s nationally available core lineup, alongside Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, Bottled-in-Bond Rye, Single Barrel Bourbon, Single Barrel Rye, and Malted Rye.
Who Owns the Brand?
New Riff 8 Year is owned by New Riff Distilling, an independent Kentucky distillery.
Producing Distillery
New Riff 8 Year releases are produced at New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Core Products
Core products include New Riff 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and New Riff 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey.
Limited Releases
Age-stated New Riff releases may vary over time. Older age statements, whiskey club releases, distillery exclusives, or special batches should be verified by current official materials.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
New Riff 8 Year releases include bourbon and rye whiskey. Mash bill, proof, batch, and label details should be verified by expression. The official New Riff site lists 8-Year Bourbon and 8-Year Rye as part of the current core lineup.
Availability
New Riff has announced national availability for its core lineup, including 8-Year Bourbon and 8-Year Rye. Timing and retailer availability may still vary by state and market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Riff 8 Year?
It is New Riff’s age-stated whiskey family, including 8-Year Bourbon and 8-Year Rye.
Who makes New Riff 8 Year?
New Riff 8 Year releases are made by New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Is New Riff 8 Year bourbon or rye?
Both exist: the family includes 8-Year Bourbon and 8-Year Rye.
Who owns New Riff?
New Riff Distilling is independently owned.