New Riff Backsetter Peated Backset Rye
Rye
New Riff // Kentucky, USA
Backsetter is a new line for New Riff. For these whiskeys, backset (aka sour mash)--a portion leftover from a previously distilled whiskey mash--is added to their mash bill. In this case, the backset used peated malted barley. Otherwise, the distillery uses its standard mash bill for their Kentucky straight rye (95% rye and 5% malted rye). This is a bonded rye whiskey that is bottled without chill filtration. Availability begins May 2020.
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ageNAS
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Cost
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abv50.0
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RyeMash bill at least 51% rye; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"Green rye flavors lead on the nose, with peppermint, cinnamon and rye spice, along with vanilla. The palate is astringent, with nutmeg, clove and ginger, as well as piney menthol, all atop an undercurrent of dried peat bricks. The finish is short, with earthy leather, bitter coffee grounds, peanut shells, and cassia bark. "
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
83