New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye
- Distillery
- New Riff
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Rye
- ABV
- 55.8%
- Price
- £106.27
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- New Riff's 100% malted rye matured for six years before finishing in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, creating a distinctive Kentucky straight rye at standard proof. Malting the rye brings gentleness and subtlety to the expected spice character, while sherry cask maturation layers dried fruit, spice, and decadent sweetness. The palate is mellow yet flavorful, avoiding the aggressive bite of typical rye while maintaining grain character. This is an excellent sipper for those seeking rye's flavor without its traditional intensity, or those intrigued by unusual cask finishes.
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ABV
55.8%
Age
NAS
Style
Rye
Price
£106.27
✦ Neatly Summary
New Riff Sherry Finish Malted Rye is a rye from New Riff (America), bottled at 55.8% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
New Riff's 100% malted rye matured for six years before finishing in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, creating a distinctive Kentucky straight rye at standard proof. Malting the rye brings gentleness and subtlety to the expected spice character, while sherry cask maturation layers dried fruit, spice, and decadent sweetness. The palate is mellow yet flavorful, avoiding the aggressive bite of typical rye while maintaining grain character. This is an excellent sipper for those seeking rye's flavor without its traditional intensity, or those intrigued by unusual cask finishes.
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