Bourbon & Ice Cream is there anything much better? Graeter’s Ice Cream and New Riff Team Up For New Bourbon Ball Ice Cream.
CINCINNATI (April 11, 2025) – Graeter’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest family-owned craft ice cream maker, and New Riff Distilling, a Kentucky distillery renowned for its award-winning bourbon, announce their first collaboration: Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream. Inspired by Kentucky’s classic confection, this Bourbon Ball Ice Cream features bourbon-infused ice cream, whiskey-glazed pecans, and dark chocolate chips. Available for nationwide shipping at Graeters.com, it hits New Riff’s Gift Shop on April 12, Graeter’s scoop shops on April 14, and select stores like Meijer, Jungle Jim’s, and Dorothy Lane Market by late April.
A Kentucky-Inspired Indulgence
Crafted with a hand-selected single barrel from New Riff, Bourbon Ball Ice Cream reimagines Graeter’s Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan with bold, balanced flavors. “This collaboration celebrates Kentucky’s bourbon and ice cream heritage,” said Richard Graeter, CEO of Graeter’s. “New Riff’s bourbon elevates our French Pot ice cream into a unique treat.”
Mollie Lewis, president of New Riff, added, “Graeter’s shares our passion for craft. Their Bourbon Ball Ice Cream transforms our single barrel bourbon into a dessert that’s pure Kentucky magic.”
Bourbon Ball Ice Cream Flavor Profile: Rich and Decadent
- Bourbon-infused ice cream base
- Crunchy whiskey-glazed pecans
- Silky dark chocolate chips
This limited-edition ice cream ($6.99/pint) is perfect for bourbon and dessert lovers alike. Visit New Riff on April 12 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for free samples and pints.
About Graeter’s Ice Cream
Since 1870, Graeter’s has handcrafted indulgent ice cream using the French Pot method, a tradition unmatched globally. With 50+ stores and 300,000 pints shipped annually, Graeter’s is available in 3,000+ grocery stores across 46 states.
About New Riff Distilling
Fiercely independent and unabashedly innovative: New Riff Distilling starts with time-honored sour mash methods and bottled-in-bond standards, creating new riffs on old traditions since 2014. Located in Northern Kentucky – the gateway to bourbon country – the independently-owned distillery produces award-winning bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey and gin, now available nationwide. New Riff sources its water from an alluvial aquifer under the distillery, accessed via a 100’ deep private well and providing cold, clean and mineral-rich water perfect for whiskey making. The Newport distillery includes the Riff Shop with customizable gifting options and locally sourced artisan goods; and The Aquifer Tasting Room, located on the third floor of the distillery, featuring signature cocktails, flights, and pours of New Riff’s entire portfolio of award-winning spirits including rare, limited-edition, and distillery-exclusive releases. Bourbon and rye are also available in single barrel selections, and the distillery boasts a popular private barrel selection program offering a variety of selection options and personalized labels.
For more information, visit NewRiffDistilling.comor follow New Riff on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter).
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