New Riff’s 2026 Kentucky Single Malt takes a sharp turn from bourbon with smoky, peaty, Scotch-like notes, charcoal, chocolate sweetness, and a finish that may speak more to malt fans than bourbon drinkers.
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I’m like you guys: not fond of peated Scotches–yet. But I love every iteration of the New Riff Single Malt. A couple of weeks ago, I placed the 2026 release on the bar to see if friends we were vacationing with would try it. Only two knew anything about peated whiskys, but none knew anything about NR SM. Not only did they loved it, they revisited it pretty often. Feel free to send the remainder of your bottle to me. LOL.!