Aggregated Reviews
- Raided Score: 87
- Publication: DIstiller
- Excerpt: It's an impressive debut rye for the distillery and a welcome addition to the category.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: New Riff Rye Whiskey is a massive full-flavored rye that dominates the senses in a magnificently balanced way.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Breaking Bourbon
- Excerpt: With a little more time in the barrel, their aged ryes may hold their own against the best. In the meantime, New Riff Rye is a solid first showing for the company’s own rye distillate.
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- Raided Score: 82
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Beyond neat, this works exceptionally well in rye cocktails. New Riff’s Rye is in hot demand for a reason - its’ great now and extra aging time is only going to take this from good to great.
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House Review
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Intro:
Today's review brings us New Riff Rye - a Straight Rye whiskey distilled from 95% rye.
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Nose:
Unmistakably rye here. Spicy and fruity. Clove, white pepper, a hint of ginger. Sweet fruits, a little bit of mint.
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Taste:
Sweet on the palate before the spice storms in. Brown sugar, minty rye, clove, faint melon and some oak tannins.
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Finish:
Long finish, powerfully spicy on its way out. Brown sugar, more mint, clove, pepper and ginger returns once more.
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Overall:
Beyond neat, this works exceptionally well in rye cocktails. New Riff’s Rye is in hot demand for a reason - its’ great now and extra aging time is only going to take this from good to great.
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Score:
5
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