Home
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

65% Corn, 30% Rye, and 5% Malted Barley Mash Bill Whiskeys

These are popular whiskeys with mash bill of 65% Corn, 30% Rye, and 5% Malted Barley.

Horse Soldier Bourbon
Horse Soldier Bourbon

Aroma: Toffee, sweet corn, apple. Tasting: Caramel, vanilla, toasted corn, honey, nutmeg, custard, with a hint of spicy oak.

New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon
New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Appearance: Extra rich, unfiltered deep amber color. Nose: Butterscotch rounding into fresh oak, with hints of vanilla and rye spice. Taste: Broad, fulsome mouthfeel, leading to a sweeter vanilla accent, before a gathering of rye spices (clove, cinnamon, mint, dark

New Riff Backsetter Bourbon
New Riff Backsetter Bourbon

Nose: Rich oak at the forefront, before a smokiness develops alongside typical confection. It opens considerably with water, yielding a broad field of grain, roasty-nutty confection and rye spice amid a smoky, smoldering backdrop. Taste: Remarkably soft-textured at entry, with

New Riff Single Barrel
New Riff Single Barrel

Appearance: Extra rich, unfiltered deep amber color. Nose: Butterscotch rounding into fresh oak, with hints of vanilla and rye spice. Taste: Broad, fulsome mouthfeel, leading to a sweeter vanilla accent, before a gathering of rye spices (clove, cinnamon, mint, dark

New Riff Malster Bourbon with Malted Rye
New Riff Malster Bourbon with Malted Rye

Nose: Broad oak and grainy depth, lifted rye spices over vanilla confection. Palate: Rounded body, forward rye that develops into a stylish spread of spiced fruit, soaring into the finish.

Back to top

Are we missing a bourbon? Please let us know.

The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide
How to Drink Bourbon So That You Enjoy It

I can’t tell you how often I have shared bourbon with friends only to have them respond, "That is too hot," or, they will say, “I only taste the alcohol." Unfortunately...Read More

Popular Whiskey Cocktails for the Holidays

Enjoying popular whiskey cocktails during the holidays are fun for several reasons: They offer a wide range of flavors and ingredients that are easily customized to suit individual preferences. ...Read More

Lost Lantern FEW Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Review

I was very excited to review the Lost Lantern FEW Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Single Cask Series because I was previously exposed to Lost Lantern's single malts, and they were exceptional. A...Read More