New Riff Distilling has unveiled its second annual Headliner launch, that includes the oldest whiskeys within the distillery’s 11-year historical past. The restricted version mix bought for $150 per bottle when it turned obtainable August 1.
New Riff Distilling Blends 11-Yr-Previous Whiskeys for New Riff Headliner 2025
The 2025 version combines 5 completely different whiskeys, with the muse constructed on 11-year-old corn whiskey and bourbon from the distillery’s first batches. The 111-proof mix consists of 28% 11-year-old corn whiskey, 27% 11-year-old bourbon whiskey, 15% 10-year-old Balboa rye whiskey, 15% 10-year-old rye whiskey and 15% 8-year-old Aroostook malted rye whiskey.
“Once I knew I had our whole stock to work with, it was clear the oldest whiskeys we’ve ever made can be the celebs of this mix,” stated Grasp Distiller Brian Sprance. The whiskey is bottled with out chill filtration.
Official tasting notes describe candy maple syrup, candied darkish fruit and wealthy leather-based on the nostril. The palate gives corn sweetness balanced by fruity spice from the Balboa Rye. Prolonged growing old provides vanilla and oak character all through. The end options mint-chocolate, spicy cinnamon candies and jammy fruits.
“Mixing one thing this complicated isn’t tough when the standard is there. It’s extra about positive tuning the steadiness, like adjusting ranges on a soundboard,” stated Sprance. “If our whiskeys, you’ll acknowledge their particular person voices, opening with the candy, mellow tone of corn and ending with the daring, spicy signature of Aroostook. The result’s wealthy, layered, and deeply nuanced; a mix that captures our early spirit and the way far we’ve advanced since. It’s a complicated whiskey that I feel will problem individuals in the easiest way.”
New Riff Headliner 2025 Advantages Northern Kentucky Nonprofit
Proceeds from the restricted launch assist Brighton Middle, a Northern Kentucky nonprofit that helps people and households attain monetary stability. The group gives household assist providers, training, employment help, and management growth.
The Headliner sequence launched final yr to rejoice New Riff’s tenth anniversary. This yr’s launch continues that custom whereas establishing its personal distinct profile. The whiskey was obtainable solely via New Riff’s free Whiskey Membership with a one-bottle-per-person restrict. Bottles have been pickup solely on the distillery.
Restricted version screenprinted posters matching the bottle’s label design have been additionally obtainable on-line and on the New Riff Reward Store beginning August 1.
New Riff Distilling opened in 2014 in Newport, Kentucky. The distillery focuses on creating progressive whiskeys utilizing conventional methods mixed with fashionable approaches. The annual Headliner launch showcases the distillery’s vary of aged spirits whereas supporting native charitable causes.
