Overview
New Riff Single Barrel is the barrel-selection whiskey family from New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky. It includes single barrel bourbon and rye releases that showcase individual barrel character, often bottled at barrel proof and without chill filtration.
The Single Barrel family is important because New Riff’s core bourbon and rye are built for consistency, while single barrels highlight variation. Each selected barrel can show different proof, spice, oak, fruit, and grain character.
Brand History
New Riff built its reputation around bottled-in-bond bourbon and rye, but single barrel releases gave the distillery an enthusiast-facing program from its earliest mature stocks. The program allows retailers, groups, and the distillery to present barrels that stand out from the standard batches.
As New Riff’s inventory matured, the single barrel program became a key way to explore the depth of the distillery’s high-rye bourbon and rye whiskey profiles.
Who Owns the Brand?
New Riff Single Barrel is owned by New Riff Distilling, an independent Kentucky distillery.
Producing Distillery
New Riff Single Barrel releases are produced at New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky.
Core Products
Major products include New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon and New Riff Single Barrel Rye. Barrel selections and private picks vary by retailer, group, and release cycle.
Limited Releases
Every single barrel release is limited to the yield of its selected barrel. Barrel number, proof, age, warehouse location, and availability vary.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
New Riff Single Barrel releases may be bourbon or rye whiskey. Mash bill, proof, age, barrel number, and selection details should be verified by current label or official selection information.
Availability
Availability is limited by barrel and selection partner. Some bottles are distillery releases, while others are retailer or group private selections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Riff Single Barrel?
It is New Riff’s individual barrel selection family for bourbon and rye whiskey.
Is New Riff Single Barrel barrel proof?
Many single barrel releases are bottled at barrel proof, but proof should always be checked by label.
Who owns New Riff Single Barrel?
New Riff Distilling owns the brand family.
Does every single barrel taste the same?
No. Single barrel whiskey varies from barrel to barrel.