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New Riff Red Turkey Wheated Bourbon
Bourbon — kentucky, USA
Reviewed
November 6, 2021 (edited November 21, 2022)
New Riff Red Turkey Wheat Straight Bourbon Whiskey is Bottled in Bond (100 proof) without chill filtration and is aged at least 5 years. The mashbill is 70% corn, 25% red turkey wheat, 5% malted barley. MSRP $49.99.
Nose: Sweet caramel, cinnamon, toasted oak, baking spices.
Palate: Quick spice punch, minty, grainy, cinnamon, chewy, complex.
Finish: drying, long, zesty, baking spices, with breadiness as the last remaining flavor.
Comments: I let this first pour of the bottle breathe in the pictured New Riff stemless mini glencairn glass for about 15 minutes before tasting. Interested in the zestiness & spiciness present for this 100 proof wheated bourbon. Did not experience the sweetness level I expect with wheated bourbons, but sweetness is somewhat present. With a drop or two of water, it was softer on the palate but still vibrant. New Riff disclosed that they obtained this red turkey wheat heirloom grain from talking with their friends in the baking community of the greater Cincinnati area. I would definitely buy this bottle again as it is enjoyable.
To try to build on my tasting experience of this bourbon, I poured some Maker's Mark 101 & Weller Antique 107 from my collection. I tasted each separately while following up each taste of these bourbons with the New Riff. New Riff has the most spice & zestiness and is a top contender in complexity.
Hope you found this review helpful. This bourbon is a new release so I wanted to share. I obtained the bottle on November 6th 2021 after securing the purchase online on the November 5th sale as a member of New Riff Whiskey Club. To my knowledge, it is being released only to New Riff Rangers, Whiskey Club members, & an allocated release in the KY market.
49.99
USD
per
Bottle
New Riff Distilling
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