New Riff High Note First Decade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey marks a major milestone for New Riff Distilling: a bold, barrel-proof bourbon celebrating the distillery’s first decade of whiskey making. Aged 10 years and bottled at 120.5 proof, this limited-run release showcases New Riff’s signature high-rye bourbon style with impressive depth, structure, and maturity.
Crafted from New Riff’s standard bourbon mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey delivers a rich and expressive profile layered with cinnamon coffee cake, stewed fruit, cherry cola, fruit leather, rye spice, oak, and warm pepper. It is bottled without chill filtration, preserving a full-bodied texture and bold barrel character.
As part of the High Note Collection, this bottle is ideal for collectors, New Riff fans, high-proof bourbon lovers, and anyone seeking a limited Kentucky bourbon with both age and intensity.
Key Features
- Limited-run High Note Collection release
- New Riff’s first 10-year-old bourbon release
- Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Bottled at 120.5 proof / 60.25% ABV
- Barrel proof and non-chill filtered
- Mash bill: 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley
- Rich profile of fruit, spice, oak, and warm pepper
- Excellent for collectors, gifting, and premium sipping
Product Details
Age: 10 Years
Proof: 120.5 Proof
ABV: 60.25%
Size: 750mL
Series: High Note Collection / High Note Limited Edition Lineup
Style: Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Filtration: Non-chill filtered
Mash Bill: 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley
Release Type: Limited-run specialty release
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cinnamon coffee cake, stewed fruits, wood spice, caramel, and toasted oak.
Palate: Cherry cola, fruit leather, rye spice, oak tannin, baking spice, and rich bourbon sweetness.
Finish: Warm, full-bodied, and lingering with pepper, oak, spice, and mature barrel depth.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat after letting it rest in the glass for several minutes. Add a few drops of water to open up the fruit, spice, and oak notes. Because of its 120.5 proof strength, it also performs beautifully over a large ice cube or in a bold Old Fashioned.
FAQ
What is New Riff First Decade Bourbon?
It is a limited 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from New Riff’s High Note Collection.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 120.5 proof, or 60.25% ABV.
Is it non-chill filtered?
Yes. This release is bottled without chill filtration.
What is the mash bill?
The bourbon uses New Riff’s standard bourbon mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye, and 5% malted barley.
Is this a limited release?
Yes. It was released as part of New Riff’s High Note limited-edition lineup.