New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye Kentucky Straight Malted Rye Whiskey

Felix Moreau — Nice but overpriced for what it is

6/10

Don't get me wrong, this is a perfectly enjoyable pour. Lots of rye spice, some caramel, a hint of dried orange peel. But £98 for a 6-year-old craft distillery rye feels steep when there are older bourbons out there for less. I enjoyed it on the rocks but won't be rushing to replace it.

Simon Hughes — Nice but overpriced for what it is

6/10

Don't get me wrong, this is a perfectly enjoyable pour. Lots of rye spice, some caramel, a hint of dried orange peel. But £98 for a 6-year-old craft distillery rye feels steep when there are older bourbons out there for less. I enjoyed it on the rocks but won't be rushing to replace it.

Thomas Weber — Nice but overpriced for what it is

6/10

Don't get me wrong, this is a perfectly enjoyable pour. Lots of rye spice, some caramel, a hint of dried orange peel. But £98 for a 6-year-old craft distillery rye feels steep when there are older bourbons out there for less. I enjoyed it on the rocks but won't be rushing to replace it.

Grace Kim — Malted rye done right

8/10

The malted grain really sets this apart from standard ryes. There's a nuttiness and almost bread-like quality on the nose that I haven't found in many other bottles. Palate is warm cinnamon, toffee, and a long peppery finish. Shared this with a few friends and everyone wanted to know where to get it.

Haruki Sato — Malted rye done right

8/10

The malted grain really sets this apart from standard ryes. There's a nuttiness and almost bread-like quality on the nose that I haven't found in many other bottles. Palate is warm cinnamon, toffee, and a long peppery finish. Shared this with a few friends and everyone wanted to know where to get it.

Camila Ortiz — Malted rye done right

8/10

The malted grain really sets this apart from standard ryes. There's a nuttiness and almost bread-like quality on the nose that I haven't found in many other bottles. Palate is warm cinnamon, toffee, and a long peppery finish. Shared this with a few friends and everyone wanted to know where to get it.

Sibel Nur — Solid but not cheap

7/10

Good whiskey, no doubt about it. The nose is all cinnamon and toasted grain, and the palate delivers with a peppery kick that lingers. At nearly a hundred quid though, I expected a bit more depth for a 6-year-old. I'd buy it again on sale but probably not at full price.

Daniel Oyama — Solid but not cheap

7/10

Good whiskey, no doubt about it. The nose is all cinnamon and toasted grain, and the palate delivers with a peppery kick that lingers. At nearly a hundred quid though, I expected a bit more depth for a 6-year-old. I'd buy it again on sale but probably not at full price.

Mia Sundberg — Solid but not cheap

7/10

Good whiskey, no doubt about it. The nose is all cinnamon and toasted grain, and the palate delivers with a peppery kick that lingers. At nearly a hundred quid though, I expected a bit more depth for a 6-year-old. I'd buy it again on sale but probably not at full price.

Amira Benali — Interesting pour, worth trying once

7/10

Picked this up because I'd never tried a malted rye before and wanted to see what the fuss was about. It's definitely different — softer and rounder than a typical rye, with notes of honey, allspice, and toasted malt. At 50% it holds up well with a single ice cube. Not my everyday dram at this price point, but I'm glad it's in my collection.

Derek Chang — Interesting pour, worth trying once

7/10

Picked this up because I'd never tried a malted rye before and wanted to see what the fuss was about. It's definitely different — softer and rounder than a typical rye, with notes of honey, allspice, and toasted malt. At 50% it holds up well with a single ice cube. Not my everyday dram at this price point, but I'm glad it's in my collection.

Freya Lindqvist — Interesting pour, worth trying once

7/10

Picked this up because I'd never tried a malted rye before and wanted to see what the fuss was about. It's definitely different — softer and rounder than a typical rye, with notes of honey, allspice, and toasted malt. At 50% it holds up well with a single ice cube. Not my everyday dram at this price point, but I'm glad it's in my collection.

Luciano Bianchi — Spicy and complex for a 6-year

8/10

I grabbed this on a whim and I'm glad I did. The malted rye brings this great biscuity sweetness alongside the expected rye spice, and at 50% ABV it's got real backbone without being a burn-fest. Neat with a few drops of water, this opens up beautifully with dark fruit and baking spice. New Riff continues to impress me.

Farah Abboud — Spicy and complex for a 6-year

8/10

I grabbed this on a whim and I'm glad I did. The malted rye brings this great biscuity sweetness alongside the expected rye spice, and at 50% ABV it's got real backbone without being a burn-fest. Neat with a few drops of water, this opens up beautifully with dark fruit and baking spice. New Riff continues to impress me.

Jake Morrison — Spicy and complex for a 6-year

8/10

I grabbed this on a whim and I'm glad I did. The malted rye brings this great biscuity sweetness alongside the expected rye spice, and at 50% ABV it's got real backbone without being a burn-fest. Neat with a few drops of water, this opens up beautifully with dark fruit and baking spice. New Riff continues to impress me.

Adaobi Eze — One of the best malted ryes I've tried

9/10

This is what I want rye whiskey to be. Rich, chewy, full of dark honey and clove with that distinctive malted grain character underneath. The 50% ABV is a sweet spot — enough proof to carry the flavours but smooth enough to sip neat after dinner. Already hunting for a backup bottle.

Priscilla Nunes — One of the best malted ryes I've tried

9/10

This is what I want rye whiskey to be. Rich, chewy, full of dark honey and clove with that distinctive malted grain character underneath. The 50% ABV is a sweet spot — enough proof to carry the flavours but smooth enough to sip neat after dinner. Already hunting for a backup bottle.

Henrik Larsen — One of the best malted ryes I've tried

9/10

This is what I want rye whiskey to be. Rich, chewy, full of dark honey and clove with that distinctive malted grain character underneath. The 50% ABV is a sweet spot — enough proof to carry the flavours but smooth enough to sip neat after dinner. Already hunting for a backup bottle.