New Riff is back with their latest limited edition offerings. They are taking malting to a whole new level with the release of the T50 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Aroostook Malted Rye. Each of these pours are uniquely different from the standard offerings and I would argue these are two of the best whiskies I have ever had from them.
Just the Facts:
Proof: 100
Age: 6-years-old
Mash Bill: 65% Corn, 20% Malted Rye, 15% T50 Crystal Malt
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
MSRP: 59.99
Jake’s Tasting Notes: New Riff Maltster T50 Crystal Malt
Color: Light Hay
Nose: Corn sweetness, balanced by the malted rye which leans to darker spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Faint hint of citrus shines through on the back end.
Palate: Sweet, citrusy, and drying. This drinks very much like a dry white wine to me with more proof.
Finish: Medium, really impacts the tip of the tongue.
Just the Facts:
Proof: 100
Age: 6- years-old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Rye
Style: Malted Rye Whiskey
MSRP: 59.99
Jake’s Tasting Notes: New Riff Aroostook
Color: Copper
Nose: Orange candies and milk chocolate
Palate: Bold citrusy flavors, mint, and rye spice which is then mellowed out by notes of chocolate and toffee.
Finish: Medium finish with a full palate where the flavors linger.
Closing Thoughts
Honestly, I haven’t always been the biggest fan of New Riff. It is fine whiskey but not something I would reach for constantly. With these two releases, my opinion has changed quite a bit. These latest releases are quite tasty, especially the Aroostook. If you are a fan of malted rye whiskey, pick this up and do a blind tasting against Old Potrero; you won’t regret it!
For more details on New Riff, check out their website at NewRiff.com.
