New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled In Bond

Great nose of vanilla, caramel and cherry. I could nose this bourbon all night. Such a nice vanilla caramel. Reminds me of an ice cream sundae once it melted. The first few sips are sweet and follow the nose. Then some of the floral notes come through. The rye spice took several sips to come through for me. Overall I’m really pleased with this bourbon and will keep it for a Friday special.

Full, smooth, vanilla, easy to drink with a single rock. Picked of a single serve bottle in Louisville last month

N: Dried corn, dried green apple, brown sugar. There's some wheaty and herbal notes. There's also something like a faint wet dog smell, which I actually don't hate - it's subtle enough. Chalky mineral notes. The overall effect is vaguely medicinal. P: Rich sweet corn, caramel, toffee, vanilla. Sweet oak filters in mid-palate. Touch of leather and cigar smoke. Dash of dried red fruit. Finish is sweet - that corn just carries through the whole taste - and also a bit hot with oaky cinnamon and maybe a dash of ginger. Pretty unique BIB that throws a few curveballs into the traditional bourbon profile. Super solid bottle that feels and drinks like good quality. Good VFM. Easy to recommend this.

This is my favorite affordable, go-to bourbon. If I'm sitting at home on a Tuesday I want a glass suburban, this is what I go to.