Description
New Riff Sour Mash 7 Year Single Malt Whiskey is a bold and flavorful expression from one of Kentucky’s most innovative distilleries. This small-batch, seven-year-aged single malt showcases the richness of malted barley with the signature depth and spice of a sour mash process, offering a balanced and approachable profile for whiskey enthusiasts.
Process & Profile
Distilled in Kentucky using 100% malted barley, this single malt undergoes sour mash fermentation, where a portion of previous mash is used to maintain consistency and develop depth. Aged for 7 years in new charred American oak barrels, it delivers robust malt character, balanced oak, and a nuanced spice profile, embodying New Riff’s modern yet traditional approach to whiskey-making.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with toasted malt, vanilla, caramel, and subtle honeyed notes. On the palate, flavors of rich toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, dark fruit, and light oak emerge with a smooth, medium-to-full-bodied texture. The finish is long and warming, with lingering malt sweetness and gentle spice.
What Makes It Special
This expression highlights New Riff’s dedication to single malt whiskey in a bourbon-forward region, offering a rare combination of malt richness and sour mash complexity. Its seven-year aging and small-batch production make it a collectible, approachable, and flavorful American single malt.
How to Enjoy
Best served neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its full malt depth and spice. Ideal for sipping slowly, pairing with desserts, smoked meats, or enjoying as part of a curated whiskey tasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of whiskey is this?
It is a 7-year-old single malt whiskey using sour mash fermentation.
Is this a limited release?
It is a small-batch release, produced in limited quantities.
What is the bottle size and ABV?
Bottled at approximately 50% ABV (100 proof) in a 750ml bottle.
What makes this whiskey unique?
Its combination of 100% malted barley, sour mash fermentation, and seven-year aging delivers a rich, nuanced American single malt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Riff Sour Mash Single Malt?It is a Kentucky single malt from New Riff Distilling, made from 100% malted barley but using the bourbon world’s sour-mash technique and aged a generous seven years. It is a fascinating bridge between the malt and bourbon traditions, from a distillery best known for its .What does “sour mash” mean?Sour mash is a fermentation method — borrowed from bourbon-making — where a portion of a previous batch’s spent mash is added to the next, ensuring consistency and a smoother, more balanced spirit. Applying it to all-malt whiskey is what makes this bottling distinctive.How does it compare to Scotch single malt?Both are 100% malted barley from a single distillery, but New Riff’s sour-mash process and new-oak Kentucky aging give it a richer, more bourbon-adjacent character than a typical Scotch. Taste it beside from our to see the contrast.What does it taste like?Expect malted barley sweetness layered with vanilla, toasted oak, gentle spice, and a clean, dry finish — recognizably American, with a Kentucky accent.Is it bottled in bond?New Riff is known for its bottled-in-bond ethos — high proof, single distilling season, and a transparent age statement — applied here to single malt. At seven years and full strength, it offers a lot of whiskey for the money.How should I drink it?Neat or with a splash of water to open up the malt aromatics. If you like exploring how grain shapes flavor, our and the wider are great next stops.
