1 / 7New Riff Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 70cl, 50% ABV
New Riff Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a high-rye whiskey bottled at 50% ABV. Its stated age of at least four years, non-chill filtration and rye-forward mash bill suit drinkers who want a robust pour neat, with water or in an Old Fashioned.
At a glance
- High-rye mash bill with 30% rye, alongside corn and malted barley.
- The listing states it is aged at least four years and bottled without chill filtration.
- Described as a bold, spicy bourbon for sipping neat, adding water or making an Old Fashioned.
- The listing claims 2026 World Whiskies Awards honours for World's Best Bourbon and Best Kentucky Bourbon.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated 50% ABV and rye-forward profile offer a substantial, spice-led option for sipping or cocktails.
- A stated minimum age, non-chill filtration and disclosed mash bill provide useful production detail.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Style | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Bottle size | 70cl |
| Alcohol by volume | 50% ABV |
| Proof | exactly 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Age | at least 4 years |
| Production location | Newport, Northern Kentucky |
| Mash bill | 65% corn, 30% rye and 5% malted barley |
|---|---|
| Grain claim | non GMO grains |
| Barrel | 53 gallon toasted and charred new American oak barrels |
| Filtration | always bottled without chill filtration |
| Mashing method | full sour mash Kentucky regimen |
| Nose | butterscotch and fresh oak with hints of vanilla and rye spice |
|---|---|
| Palate | sweet vanilla, clove, cinnamon, mint and dark berry |
| Finish | long and rye led with brambly red black fruit, white pepper and clove |
What to know before buying
- The flavour notes and awards are listing and producer claims, not independently verified here. The supplied listing also mentions a 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition silver medal and 12 medals earned by New Riff that year, without clarifying how that total relates to this bottle. Consider the stated 50% ABV when choosing a serving or cocktail.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Only aggregate ratings are supplied, with the distribution concentrated in four- and five-star categories. The sample is small, and no written customer feedback is available, so it does not establish which qualities customers liked or any specific concern. Buyers should weigh this limited signal alongside the stated high-rye profile and 50% ABV.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is this bourbon?
The listing states 50% ABV and exactly 100 proof. It is a higher-strength choice than lower-ABV options.
How old is the whiskey?
The listing says it is aged at least four years. It also says every bottle carries an age statement.
What flavour profile does the listing describe?
It describes butterscotch, oak, vanilla and rye spice on the nose, followed by vanilla, clove, cinnamon, mint and dark berry, with a long, spicy finish.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests serving neat, with a splash of water or in a properly made Old Fashioned.

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