New Riff Distilling, established in 2014, has rapidly gained prominence in the Kentucky whiskey scene by blending innovative techniques with traditional methods. Their 6-year-old bottled-in-bond malted rye whiskey, launched in 2021, has become particularly popular.

Exciting news for enthusiasts: New Riff has launched a program allowing fans to purchase an entire barrel of this malted rye whiskey, which usually yields around 180 bottles, depending on the specific cask. A key distinction of the single barrel offering is that it is bottled at cask strength, differing from the standard version that is bottled at 100 proof.

The purpose of this single barrel initiative is to highlight the unique qualities of individual barrels that contain the same whiskey. Unlike typical bottled products which blend liquids from multiple barrels, a single barrel showcases the distinct flavors imparted by the oak barrels and the microclimates in which they are stored. According to Master Distiller Brian Sprance, the Single Barrel Malted Rye presents the whiskey in its purest form, emphasizing the bold fruit essence balanced with soft caramel notes.

The Single Barrel Malted Rye will be available for full barrel purchase starting January 2026 at their Newport, KY distillery. In addition to the malted rye, the single barrel program will also feature selections of their 6-year-old bourbon, 4-year-old bourbon, and 6-year-old rye, with the latter two offered in smaller amounts starting at 90 bottles.

Interested buyers can find further details and make inquiries through the distillery’s website.