New Riff Malted Rye Review
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Quick Facts
Is This For Me?
You enjoy complex spice with a chewy, malt-forward character. Single malt fans and adventurous rye lovers will find this captivating.
You prefer lighter, sweeter bourbons or straightforward rye — the 100% malted rye profile is distinctive and not for everyone.
Flavor Profile at a Glance
What It Tastes Like
Nose
Cinnamon, nutmeg, hint of vanilla, brown sugar.
Palate
Baking spice, honey, vanilla, hint of dried fruit, mint.
Finish
Long and warming, lingering baking spice, honey, fading into vanilla.
Best Ways to Enjoy
Neat
Highlights the elegant spice and unique malt complexity.
With Water
Opens up the fruitier notes and softens the spice.
On Ice
Softens the spice for a smoother, more approachable sip.
Cocktail
Excellent Manhattan base — the malty depth adds a unique dimension.
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Price & Value
At $55–$65, New Riff Malted Rye is a genuine steal for what it delivers. Very few distilleries in America produce a 100% malted rye, and the 6-year age statement with Bottled-in-Bond designation and non-chill filtration puts it in premium territory. The elegant, refined character stands apart from typical rye whiskeys. Reviewers consistently call this a gem and one of the best values in craft rye.
Bottle Transparency
- DistillerNew Riff Distilling, Newport, KY
- Mashbill100% malted rye
- Age6 years
- Proof100 proof / 50% ABV (Bottled-in-Bond)
- FiltrationNon-chill filtered
- Barrel53-gallon new charred American oak
- ColorNatural
- SourcedNo — distilled and aged on-site
Our Full Review of New Riff Malted Rye
New Riff Malted Rye is one of the most distinctive rye whiskeys in America. Crafted from a 100% malted rye mashbill — an extreme rarity in the industry — this Kentucky straight rye takes what you know about rye whiskey and transforms it. The malting process softens the typical rye punchiness, replacing it with an elegant, refined spice profile and a chewy, malt-forward texture that will remind single malt fans of their favorite Scotch expressions.
On the nose, floral fruit and powdered sugar greet you alongside oak, vanilla, and the intriguing notes of plum skin and pear. The palate is where the magic happens — saltwater taffy, fruits, and clove weave together with a distinctive toasty-malty character that's unlike any other American rye. At 100 proof and non-chill filtered (Bottled-in-Bond), the mouthfeel is plump and rounded — rich enough to coat every surface, elegant enough to keep you coming back for more.
The finish is long and focused — clove and pink peppercorn spice that lingers with precision and grace. For craft rye enthusiasts looking for something genuinely different, New Riff Malted Rye is a must-try. At $55–$65, it's one of the best values in American whiskey, and the 100% malted rye mashbill makes it a conversation piece for any collection. This is New Riff at their most innovative and accomplished.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Rare 100% malted rye mashbill
- Elegant, refined spice profile
- Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof, non-chill filtered
- Excellent value at $55–$65
Cons
- Distinctive profile not for all tastes
- Limited regional availability
- Low sweetness may disappoint bourbon fans
- The malty character requires an open mind
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