The single barrels are selling fast, but we’ve got plenty more on the way and a good supply of the standard bottled-in-bond editions. Rolling this out at Mission has been quite nostalgic for me, a little reminder of how heady the build-up to an exciting new release can be. If you’re too pressed for time to read all the details, I’ve created this brief cheat sheet for you:
New Riff Bottled In Bond Kentucky Bourbon $39.99 - Using a 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley mash, this is one of the easiest drinking, yet potent Bourbons on the market today. Surprisingly soft at 50% ABV, it’s pretty damn sneaky and, man, does it mix well with others.
New Riff Bottled In Bond Kentucky Rye Whiskey $39.99 - Do yourself a favor and buy two of these. This whiskey is so loaded with fresh rye aromas it’s like dipping your entire head into a bag of German rye bread.
New Riff Single Barrel #17-0599 Kentucky Bourbon 103.2 Proof $49.99 - A bigger, spicier version of the standard BIB, it’s like something between Four Roses high rye and Wild Turkey.
New Riff Kentucky Wild Gin $29.99 - I’m halfway through my first bottle and it’s just gin and tonic central. Don’t overlook this amazing gin because you’re hell bent on securing the whiskey.
New Riff Bourbon-Barreled Kentucky Wild Gin $29.99 - Haven’t tasted this one yet, but assuming it’s a milder, rounder version of the standard. Looking forward to making a Martinez with this.
Next week we’ll be focusing entirely on the new Lost Lantern releases. And don’t forget the 700ml bottles of Flaming Heart that just landed!
Also, doing a barrel selection for a cask strength barrel of Old Forester next week with Brown Forman. So much to remember!
-David Driscoll