New Riff Sherry Finished Malted Rye (750ml)

Product Description

New Riff Sherry Finished Malted Rye 750ml is a distinctive, grain-forward American rye that highlights New Riff’s experimental side while staying rooted in transparency and craft. Curated by blackbook for its thoughtful construction and layered flavor, this release starts with malted rye—bringing softness and depth—then finishes in sherry casks to add fruit-driven richness and complexity.

The malted rye base contributes toasted grain, honeyed spice, and a rounder mouthfeel than traditional rye, while the sherry finish introduces notes of dried fruit, dark cherry, cocoa, and subtle nutty sweetness. The result is a rye that feels elegant and expressive rather than sharp—bold, but polished.

At blackbook, we look for whiskies where the finish genuinely enhances the spirit. This Sherry Finished Malted Rye does exactly that, delivering a cohesive profile that rewards slow sipping and thoughtful comparison.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Dried cherry, raisin, toasted malt, cocoa, and soft rye spice.

Palate:
Rich and layered with malted grain, dark fruit, baking spice, honey, and subtle sherry sweetness.

Finish:
Long, warming, and balanced with lingering dried fruit, cocoa, and gentle rye spice.

Specifications

• Category: Rye Whiskey

• Style: Malted Rye

• Finish: Sherry Cask

• Distillery: New Riff Distilling

• Mashbill: Malted rye–forward

• Aging: Charred American oak with secondary sherry cask finishing

• Proof: Varies by batch

• Size: 750ml

• Brand: New Riff

• blackbook Selection: Yes

Why You’ll Love It 

This is a rye for drinkers who enjoy texture and depth over sharpness. The malted rye softens the edges, while the sherry finish adds richness and balance without overwhelming the grain.

blackbook customers gravitate toward this bottle as a crossover whiskey—ideal for fans of finished bourbons, sherried Scotch, or malt-forward styles looking to explore rye in a new way.

Perfect For

• Sipping neat or with a few drops of water

• Fans of sherry-finished or malt-forward whiskies

• Rye drinkers seeking a softer, richer profile

• Comparative tastings against standard rye releases

• Gifting a distinctive New Riff release

• Buying limited New Riff expressions online through blackbook