New Riff Returns To Red Turkey Wheat

New Riff Distilling has announced the re-release of its Red Turkey Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the first time in four years.A rare wheated whiskey from the Northern Kentucky distillery, the expression is made with 70% corn, 25% Red Turkey Wheat and 5% malted barley. It is aged at least 5 years and bottled-in-bond at 100 proof.“We’ve worked with heirloom grains since the beginning at New Riff, and Red Turkey Wheat is a great example of our continued exploration into unique, historic ingredients,” said New Riff DistillingMaster Distiller Brian Sprance. “Red Turkey Wheat, which dates back to the 1870s, brings deeper flavors and aromas that you don’t often find in modern grain varieties. Today, it’s being preserved by farmers, artisan bakers, and distillers, and we’re proud to be part of that effort through our whiskey.”New Riff first began distilling the expression in 2016 and has continued distilling, aging and developing this wheated bourbon ever since. The inaugural batch was released in 2021.New Riff Red Turkey Wheat is available for $59.99.