New Riff 8 Year Bourbon

New Riff's 8-year bourbon represents an important milestone for this relatively young distillery. As one of their oldest releases to date, this bourbon demonstrates their maturation capabilities and commitment to age-stated whiskey. Each tasting reveals different aspects of this well-aged bourbon.

First Pass

Nose: Graham cracker, oak, herbal tea, honey

Palate: Drying, graham notes, honey presence

Finish: Medium length, understated

Second Pass

Nose: Coconut-oiled leather, savory, thicker

Palate: Brown sugar, baking spice, black tea

Finish: Barrel spice, mocha, pronounced side tongue notes

Third Pass

Nose: Cherry bread, cooked cherry notes

Palate: Savory, cherry syrup

Finish: Cordial-like with wood spice

New Riff's 8 Year Bourbon stands as one of 2024's most interesting releases, offering complexity that should appeal to experienced bourbon enthusiasts while remaining approachable enough for newer whiskey drinkers who appreciate aged expressions. The balance of traditional bourbon notes with unique cherry and tea characteristics makes this a worthy addition to any bourbon collection.