New Riff Kentucky Straight Rye Review

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by New Riff Distilling LLC ~ New Riff Distilling

Appearance: Extra rich, unfiltered deep amber color. Nose: Spicy and detailed, showing mint, black pepper, and vanilla with hints of orange and oak. Taste: Cinnamon spice, vanilla and sweet toffee moving into a bold mouth feel with rich Rye spice, caramel, and toasted oak. Complex flavors drink older than four-year-old. Finish: Bold Rye spice with vanilla buttercream and lingering brown sugar, plus a mineral-grassy Rye tone that fades slowly.

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Details

Proof: 100

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50%

Aged: 4 years

Mash Bill: 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley

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Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

90-100 Exceptional
80-89 Very Good
70-79 Average
60-69 Below Average
50-60 Drain Pour

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