New Riff 8 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Great nose. Good mouthfeel. Very viscous. Delicious.

Light amber color and virtually no legs in the glass. Nose is fairly light apple and fresh cut hay. The palate is a bit short. I lose the apple fruitiness and pick up some bitter chocolate and some spice on the rim of my tongue. Finish brings the same. I like New Riff and thought an 8 yr version would bring more. Disappointing.

Nose is not complex, but pleasant, straight up peanuts and chocolate, maybe a touch of oak and leather. Palate brings more, sweet chocolate, cinnamon, fall spices, and black pepper. I lose the nuttiness from the nose. Finish lingers nicely with the chocolate and the pepper. Ice mellows the pepper, good either way. Solid, good proof point (100), amd decent price ($70).

Has a fruity vibe that reminds me a bit of four roses single barrel, which makes sense given how similar the mash bills are. On neck pour, im finding the oak a tad too spicy, but i think that might mellow out over time. Rich bbq sauce and plum which i always get from new riff

Vanilla, cream, butter