Overview
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is the flagship Kentucky straight bourbon from New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky. Built as a high-rye bourbon and bottled at 100 proof, it captures the distillery’s commitment to traditional standards, full flavor, and transparent production.
The whiskey is central to New Riff’s identity. It represents the distillery’s core house style: non-chill filtered, bottled in bond, and made with a grain-forward profile that emphasizes rye spice alongside classic bourbon sweetness.
Brand History
New Riff Distilling was founded in 2014 in Newport, Kentucky, near the Ohio River across from Cincinnati. The distillery launched with a philosophy of making whiskey “a new riff on an old tradition,” leaning into bottled-in-bond standards and full-flavored bourbon and rye.
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon became the anchor of the company’s portfolio as its first mature whiskey stocks came of age. It helped establish New Riff as one of the most respected modern Kentucky craft distilleries.
Who Owns the Brand?
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is owned by New Riff Distilling, an independent Kentucky distillery.
Producing Distillery
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is produced at New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Core Products
The core product is New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Related core and specialty expressions include Single Barrel Bourbon, 8 Year Bourbon, and limited bourbon releases.
Limited Releases
Limited bourbon releases may include single barrel selections, age-stated releases, distillery exclusives, and specialty mash bill or finishing projects.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
New Riff’s flagship bourbon is publicly associated with a high-rye mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley. It is bottled in bond, which means it is bottled at 100 proof, aged at least four years, and produced under the legal bottled-in-bond requirements.
Availability
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is one of the distillery’s most widely distributed products. Availability varies by state, retailer, and distribution cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon?
It is made by New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Is New Riff Bourbon bottled in bond?
Yes. The flagship bourbon is bottled at 100 proof under bottled-in-bond standards.
What is the mash bill?
The flagship bourbon is widely listed as 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley.
Who owns New Riff?
New Riff Distilling is independently owned.