New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled In Bond

Enjoying my first experience with this one. Nothing harsh, good caramel notes and sweet vanilla balanced by the spot-on proof spice. Touch of iodine and char. Finish lingers pleasantly. A home run for a new-ish distillery. A bit of a tough sell at $40 and lacking some complexity, but I’d never turn it down. Totally balanced sweet and spice, and enough backbone to drink it however you like.

The nose on this is amazing for how young I think it is. Could spend all evening with my nose in the glass. Sweet notes of toffee, brown sugar, mocha are very consistent throughout with a touch of heat on the finish. This is a very, very good pour for $40. This beats Henry McKenna BiB any day of the week. Complex, smooth, easy sipper. 8.9/10 - highly recommended!!

Smooth leather and a little vanilla. A little harsh on the end. Really nice start and sits on the tongue well.

New&Young, Oak, smooth but hot, slight caramel. Alot of minerality.

Nose of caramelized pineapple, very little burn. Slight burn on tongue, palate has a nice mouthfeel with the pineapple following through with cinnamon. Medium finish has a slight spearmint flavor. Overall pleasant and easy to drink, but not an omg bottle.