A limited release from New Riff that reaches new heights.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, honey, oak, and nutmeg spice are noticeable out of the glass. A subtle dark chocolate note also comes through. Very impressed by the entire experience.
Palate: A buttery cinnamon note hits up front along with nutmeg and honey. The mid palate has a slightly dry chocolate and nuttiness to it. The back palate is full of sweet oak and a nutmeg like spice. Everything works together to provide a unique and warming experience.
Finish: Great mouthfeel and texture. Unique and distinct spice notes linger nicely after each sip. Overall a nice long and warm finish. This is a bourbon that will warm you up and put you to bed on a cold night.
Final Thoughts
It's easy to see why New Riff picked this bourbon to be a winter release. It warms you up like a cup of hot coco with nutmeg and cinnamon sprinkled on top. Technically speaking a good bourbon should do the same thing. New Riff found a way to blend the two experiences together, they've created a "specialty" bourbon with unexpected notes that actually tastes like a bourbon.
One of the most surprising aspects of this bottle is its mash bill (pictured below). New Riff says they were inspired by chocolate oatmeal stouts when they came up with the idea for this bourbon. For me the chocolate notes aren't overly dominate, they're layered nicely in the mid and back palate. It's the unique spice notes that shine through the most during my experience with this bottle.
This is a bourbon that will warm you up and put you to bed nicely.
At its suggested retail price of $50, Winter Whiskey is an absolute must try in my opinion. If you're someone who wants to experience the new heights that craft distillers are pushing traditional bourbon profiles, this is the bottle for you.
Unfortunately word is already out about New Riff's Winter Whiskey and prices are creeping up. In my opinion, any bottle under $80 is worth considering picking up. With that being said, I'm already looking for a second bottle. Wish me luck.
Final Score: 285 out of 379 Kentucky Miles ( an outstanding and unique experience )
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