New Riff Introduces Latest Decade-Old Bourbon and Rye Duo

New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, further evolving the award-winning distillery’s depth of distilling refinement and expert-driven artistry. These releases join the distillery’s High Note limited edition lineup and will be available exclusively through the New Riff Whiskey Club beginning Thursday, June 4, for pickup only and by the pour in the distillery’s Aquifer Tasting Room.

New Riff’s 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey reflect the consistency, confidence and deeper understanding the distillery has developed over more than a decade of crafting whiskey with a clear sense of identity and purpose.

“This release represents the continued evolution of New Riff whiskey,” said Master Distiller Brian Sprance. “Our first 10-year release captured the excitement of seeing our earliest distillations come of age, while this year’s release reflects everything we’ve continued to learn since then, not only about making whiskey, but about blending and understanding how our whiskey develops over time.”

Bottled at 116.9 proof and made with New Riff’s standard bourbon mashbill of 65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley, 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey begins with stewed orchard fruit notes layered with baking spice, seasoned oak and citrus on the nose. A rich and plump mouthfeel opening into mature oak and structured tannic rye spice, balanced by notes of dark cherry and honeyed peach, leads to lingering pepper and dry wood spice for a lasting, rye-driven warmth finish.

Bottled at 118.8 proof and made with New Riff’s standard rye mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye, 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey opens with bright spearmint, ripe raspberry and vivid lemon zest interwoven with layered clove spice on the nose, followed by a juicy and expressive mouthfeel with white pepper and a grassy mineral character balanced by cooling fresh notes. Hints of blueberry, black tea and cardamom round out a long, spiced finish.

Both bourbon and rye expressions reveal amplified flavor profiles as the bold spice of the grains gives way to the deep, rich influence of oak, Sensory and Warehouse Manager Bryon Martin added.

“Carefully selected and blended to represent the character of New Riff today, these releases demonstrate not only how beautifully our whiskey continues to age, but also the steady refinement of the techniques and instincts that have guided us from the very beginning,” said Sprance.

The New Riff High Note Series was created to provide a home for limited production runs, one-off creations, unique barrels and other surprises. Both whiskeys have a suggested retail price of $89.99 each and are available exclusively to New Riff Whiskey Club members. Limited to two bottles of each expression per customer, the whiskey duo will be available for purchase through New Riff’s Whiskey Club beginning Thursday, June 4, for distillery pickup only.

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 and the gateway to bourbon country, the independently owned distillery produces award-winning bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey and gin, including its acclaimed flagship Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which was named the World’s Best Bourbon at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. 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.