Overview
New Riff Malted Rye is a specialty rye whiskey family from New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky. The line highlights malted rye grain, giving drinkers a different rye profile than the distillery’s flagship Bottled-in-Bond Rye.
Malted rye can add rounder grain character, texture, and complexity while still preserving the spice and structure that rye whiskey fans expect. For New Riff, Malted Rye fits the distillery’s broader pattern of exploring traditional whiskey styles through specific grain choices and transparent production.
Brand History
New Riff built its reputation on bottled-in-bond bourbon and rye, then expanded into specialty grain expressions as its inventory matured. Malted Rye became one of the distillery’s notable specialty releases, showing that New Riff could explore rye whiskey beyond a standard mash bill.
The brand family is especially relevant to enthusiasts because it connects rye whiskey with malt-driven flavor development, a theme that also appears in New Riff’s broader malt and single malt experiments.
Who Owns the Brand?
New Riff Malted Rye is owned by New Riff Distilling, an independent Kentucky distillery.
Producing Distillery
New Riff Malted Rye is produced at New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Core Products
The major product is New Riff 100% Malted Rye Whiskey. Availability and batch details may vary by release.
Limited Releases
Malted Rye releases should be treated as specialty or limited expressions. Batch proof, age, packaging, and availability can vary over time.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
New Riff’s 100% Malted Rye expression is built around malted rye grain. Bottle-level pages should verify current proof, age, mash bill language, and release details from the current official product page or label.
Availability
New Riff Malted Rye is generally more limited than the flagship bourbon and rye. Availability varies by state, retailer, release, and distillery allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Riff Malted Rye?
It is a specialty rye whiskey from New Riff that highlights malted rye grain.
Who makes New Riff Malted Rye?
It is made by New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Is Malted Rye the same as New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Rye?
No. Malted Rye is a specialty grain expression and should be covered separately from the flagship bottled-in-bond rye.
Who owns New Riff Malted Rye?
New Riff Distilling owns the brand family.