New Riff Straight Balboa Rye
- Distillery
- New Riff
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Rye
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 4 years
- Price
- £92.28
- Tasting notes
- Tobacco, Toasted, New Wood, Nutty
- Description
- New Riff's Balboa rye is built on a rare heirloom grain variety, with 95% of the mash bill dedicated to this Kentucky-grown rye alongside 5% malted rye. Four years of aging in new oak yields a spice-forward whiskey with orchard fruit and grain sweetness, bottled without chill filtration for full texture. This expression appeals to those curious about single-varietal grain whiskeys and traditional Kentucky distilling methods.
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ABV
50%
Age
4 yr
Style
Rye
✦ Neatly Summary
New Riff Straight Balboa Rye is a 4-year-old rye from New Riff (America), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect oaky, gentle spice and subtly sweet character — tobacco, toasted, new wood, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
New Riff's Balboa rye is built on a rare heirloom grain variety, with 95% of the mash bill dedicated to this Kentucky-grown rye alongside 5% malted rye. Four years of aging in new oak yields a spice-forward whiskey with orchard fruit and grain sweetness, bottled without chill filtration for full texture. This expression appeals to those curious about single-varietal grain whiskeys and traditional Kentucky distilling methods.
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