Newport, KY (Oct. 22, 2024) - - - New Riff Distilling announced the release of a Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey made with biscuit malt. Proudly distilled using Abbey Malt from prominent German malthouse Weyermann, this whiskey is the latest installment in the distillery’s High Note limited edition lineup. It will be available exclusively through New Riff's Whiskey Club and at the distillery’s Aquifer Tasting Room. For more information and to join the Whiskey Club, visit www.newriffwhiskeyclub.com.

“This combination creates a profile that’s entirely unique, setting this rye whiskey apart from any other rye whiskey we’ve made before,” said Master Distiller Brian Sprance, who draws on his expertise in both spirits distilling and beer brewing to produce innovative whiskey expressions.

Made with 51% rye, 26% corn and 23% Weyermann Abbey Malt (Biscuit Malt), this latest rye whiskey features a complex, malty aroma with intense notes of biscuit, honey, nuts and chocolate. In the malting process, grains are moistened and begin to germinate, creating enzymes in the seed that will convert starches into sugars.

New Riff first began its Weyermann Abbey Malt exploration in 2014, when it began distilling what would become its award-winning 100% Malted Rye Whiskey.  

“Abbey Malt is also featured in one of our Single Malt Whiskey recipes that is a component of our yearly release of Sour Mash Single Malt Whiskey, and we loved its contribution to it, so we really thought it could create a very unique and new riff on Rye Whiskey,” Sprance said. “This continued exploration of flavors landed us at this exceptionally quality whiskey from working with an excellent company.”

Aged 4 years, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey made with Biscuit Malt is bottled at 109.4 proof without chill filtration with a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The New Riff High Note Series was created to provide a home for limited production runs, one-off creations, unique barrels and other surprises.  

This release is a Whiskey Club exclusive, which is free to join at www.newriffwhiskeyclub.com. It will be available for presale for Whiskey Club members beginning Friday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. EST. This release will not be distributed elsewhere, but it will be available by the pour at The Aquifer Tasting Bar.  

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Fiercely independent and unabashedly innovative: New Riff Distilling starts with time-honored sour mash methods and bottled-in-bond standards, creating new riffs on old traditions since 2014. Located in Northern Kentucky — the gateway to bourbon country — the independently-owned distillery produces award-winning bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey and gin. Bourbon and rye are also available in single barrel selections, and the distillery boasts a popular private barrel selection program offering quarter, half and full barrel picks complete with personalized labels. New Riff sources its water from an alluvial aquifer under the distillery, accessed via a 100’ deep private well and providing cold, clean and mineral-rich water perfect for whiskey making. The public-facing spaces in the distillery, renovated in 2023, include the Riff Shop with customizable gifting options and locally sourced artisan goods; and The Aquifer Tasting Room, located on the third floor of the distillery, featuring signature cocktails, flights, and pours of New Riff’s entire portfolio of award-winning spirits including rare, limited-edition, and distillery-exclusive releases.