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New Riff 4 Year Single Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
May 19, 2019 (edited May 21, 2019)
Non-chill filtered and 112.9 proof. Barrel #15-2672 (208 bottle yield) aged 4 years (distilled Spring 2015 and bottled Spring 2019). It has the same high rye mash as the Bonded version 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley.
N: Fresh cut wood, mint, nutmeg, vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon.
P: Creamy toffee, maple syrup, peppermint, vanilla and a bit of cocoa.
F: Oily mouth coating keeps the toffee on the tongue just a little bit longer - then diminishes as peppermint, spices, and almonds take over.
This is very similar to their bottled in bond bourbon. This is just a little more vibrant on the flavorings because of the proof. I think the relatively low age and high rye mash bill work well here. If you don’t like the spice, just let your glass air out a bit, and it will sweeten up some to balance it more if you desire (and don’t mind a little wait). It’s nicely put together and enjoyable. I look forward to their future offerings.
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