New Riff Releases Latest Silver Grove Specialty Whiskey Duo

Master distiller’s signature pair of whiskeys to further grow community giveback campaign 

Newport, KY (March 26, 2025) - - - New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of two additional commemorative Silver Grove specialty bourbon and rye whiskeys — a nod to both the area’s distilling past and to New Riff’s future with the distillery’s warehouse in Silver Grove, Ky. The first ever New Riff products to carry the signature of a master distiller, these special barrel proof blends from Master Distiller Brian Sprance highlight the artistry of blending and the depth and character of whiskey in its purest form. Product sale proceeds from the release, which have totaled nearly $62,000 to date, will continue to support the Silver Grove Community Foundation.

The inaugural Silver Grove blend released in 2023 truly embodied a new riff on an old tradition: a meeting place of vintage labels with a robust barrel-proof bourbon with unique flavors and a continuation of the distillery’s exploration of malted grains. Last year, the distillery announced a 2024 bottling of Silver Grove Bourbon along with the debut of Silver Grove Rye. 

“At New Riff, we’ve always believed in letting the whiskey speak for itself, and this barrel proof release is its purest voice,” said Sprance. 

Distilled in Newport by New Riff, aged 4 years and barreled at 110.3 proof with a mashbill of 60% corn, 35% rye and 5% malted barley, the 2025 Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey opens with maple sugar, blackberries and rye bread on the nose, with a mouthfeel of honeyed dark fruits, brown sugar and baking spices rounded out with a bold, spicy oak and lasting fruit finish, Sprance noted.  

 Aged 4 years and barreled at 110.2 proof with a mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye, the 2025 Silver Grove Straight Rye Whiskey boasts notes of spearmint, raspberry jam, whipped butter and hints of citrus and gingerbread on the nose, with a clove and oak-forward, tannic wood spice mouthfeel leading to a cedar and rye finish, according to Sprance. 

 “By bottling our signature bourbon and rye straight from the barrel, we’re showcasing the full depth, character, and complexity that make these whiskeys truly special,” Sprance said. “For this release, we hand-selected barrels that best exemplify the rich, layered profile of our bourbon and rye, making this an expression I’m especially proud to put my name on for the very first time.” 

The Silver Grove Community Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life and support community-led projects in the city. In 2024, thanks to funds raised through sales of New Riff’s Silver Grove commemorative edition whiskey released the previous year, New Riff partnered with the organization to dedicate a new park at Green Valley Pond, featuring the addition of multiple utility installations and a recreational trail around the pond to connect to current sidewalks.  

Aiming to meet their growing need for rickhouse expansion, the award-winning distillery made the decision to build a new barrel warehouse in Silver Grove in 2022, discovering a unique opportunity to significantly support that community through their philanthropic efforts just as they do Newport, President Mollie noted.  

The 2025 Silver Grove Bourbon and Rye whiskeys will be available to purchase exclusively at New Riff’s gift shop for $55.99 beginning Friday, April 4. 

New Riff (Newport, KY): 

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, now available nationwide. 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 Newport distillery includes 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. 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.  

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