Name: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: New Riff
SKU: 1023501
Price: 56.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.1 (24 reviews)

David, Jan 19, 2021

Incredibly smooth, hints of gentle smoke a true whisky taste.

Dan, Jan 9, 2021

Love this. Very close to angles envy. Great on the notse and has a great finish.

James, Dec 31, 2020

It’s one of the better bourbons I’ve found in this price range. I’m starting to think the 100 - 110 proof range is the ideal sipping proof.

Nathaniel, Dec 25, 2020

Enjoyable pour neat. Hits you with the flavors you’d expect from a moderately high proof bourbon.

Michael, Dec 7, 2020

A little harsher on the backend than I personally like. I have found that it is good with making cocktails but not great for a sipping Rye (for me).

Jim, Dec 3, 2020

Very nice! Wonderful flavors and great finish!

John, Nov 8, 2020

great sweet nutty bourbon!

Dominick, Nov 3, 2020

Just opened the bottle. So far I am a fan. Drank it straight. Nice burn going down, but not too harsh.

Victor, Oct 21, 2020

One of the best that I’ve ever tasted. Wonderful nosing with a nicely balanced spice blend on the tongue. Lingering finish of dark fruits and traditional bourbon flavors. Love it! Love it! Love it!

Julia, Oct 14, 2020

Lovely nose of caramel and sweet vanilla. Starts with sweet caramel, finishes with a slightly spicy burn. I believe this would make an incredible old fashioned, but it also stands solidly on its own.

Tanner, Oct 10, 2020

Great whiskey from a newish name

Mike, Oct 7, 2020

Won my double blind flight for the 110-115 proof whiskeys. Right up there with Russell's Reserve. Heavy caramel and vanilla in the nose. Good buy.

Brian, Oct 6, 2020

I bought the regular New Riff bourbon several months back at a specialty liquor shop in Los Angeles on a whim and really loved it. Probably would have graded it an 8 or 9 out of 10 stars. This one.....not so much. It just didn't seem as full-flavored to me. That's not to say it was bad, it was actually pretty decent, but just didn't stack up to the non-single barrel bottle I had last time. I did notice that some distilled water opened it up a bit and brought out some of the more nuanced flavors which makes sense given the high proof of this. If I end up buying another bottle of this in the future, I will definitely go for the regular as opposed to the single barrel version.

David, Sep 27, 2020

Oh man, that Vanilla. It's good. My bottle was 105 proof and drank more like a 90. Lots of complexity in this, and a great balance of smoothness and spice. This is my first New Riff of any kind, excited to try others.

Jason, Sep 22, 2020

Great up front flavor of toffee and almonds. Good vanilla at the back. Finish is a little harsh but might try adding a few drops of water next time.

Robert, Sep 17, 2020

New Riff Single Barrel is my new favorite pour. Great taste with flavor's galore and just the right smooth finish! Love it, way more than the small batch.

Chris, Aug 9, 2020

Excellent on the nose - strong start but finishes clean, hints of butterscotch and vanilla. One of my favorites!

Pete, Jul 12, 2020

Really good spice and oak flavor followed by a slight cherry

Carl, Jul 6, 2020

One of the most flavorful bourbons I’ve tasted. Definitely the most flavorful at this price point. Eye: deep gold Nose: fruit, caramel, syrup Taste: Rye, Sweet, Caramel Mouth feel: medium to light Finish: long

ron, May 15, 2020

This is my new favorite. It is pricey, but the flavor is spot on.

Bruce, May 9, 2020

I will be buying spirits from this company again. Well done.

Emily, Mar 12, 2020

Such a spicy bourbon! Lovethe rye, cinnamon and unique cornbread aroma. I paid $52 for a store pick.

Jeff, Feb 21, 2020

I bought this because I like to try new bourbons and saw it got some really nice press from the 2019 ISC. While I enjoyed the bottle, I have a hard time justifying the price. $55 is a steep price in my area considering the amount of high quality bourbons in the $25-$40 range. This is an enjoyable bourbon, especially with one cube to help it open...but I find it overpriced.