A big thank you to our incredible local partners who helped bring our Headliner release to life! Dewhaus, DIY Printing, Steinhauser, Inc., Powerhouse Factories, and Otto Printing came together with their unique talents and expertise to help us craft the inaugural Headliner anniversary release. Your collaboration and dedication have made this release truly special. Cheers to great partnerships and even greater whiskey!
New Riff Distilling
Beverage Manufacturing
Newport, KY 2,884 followers
We are a new riff on an old tradition, that tradition being Kentucky Bourbon.
About us
The northernmost stop on the Craft Bourbon Trail, we are a new riff on an old Kentucky tradition. Founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis, a visionary Kentucky liquor retailer and entrepreneur, New Riff is led by a team of corporate refugees ranging from craft beer to politics and more. New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin. Our mission is simple: to someday be counted among the world’s great small distilleries. Becoming one of the great small distilleries of the world is a long-term play, with no exact ring to win, or title to be declared. We are independently owned by one family, and that independence, the freedom from outside pressures and interests has allowed us to make an unforeseen declaration for quality: for perhaps the first time since the inception of the Bottled in Bond Act in 1897, a Kentucky sour mash whiskey distillery has committed itself exclusively to that quality standard, the world’s highest. And we proudly lift that bar even higher by bottling without world’s great spirit regions; and a talented team individually committed to doing things the right way.
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https://newriffdistilling.com/
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- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Newport, KY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
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24 Distillery Way
Newport, KY 41073, US
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1104 Lowell St
Newport, Kentucky 41071, US
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We’re excited to partner with Green Umbrella Regional Climate Collaborative through our Headliner release! Green Umbrella drives cross-sector collaboration to accelerate climate action across Greater Cincinnati. Every Headliner bottle purchased will support their mission to create more resilient, equitable, and thriving communities. Let's toast to a greener future!
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We are proud to support Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky with proceeds from sales of our Headliner release! Horizon Community Funds aim to improve the quality of life for everyone in Northern Kentucky by combining resources to break the cycle of poverty, enhance community health and wellness, boost childhood education, and support arts and innovation. Join us in raising a glass to community progress!
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At New Riff, supporting our community is part of who we are, and we're thrilled to partner with Brighton Center on our upcoming Headliner release. Brighton Center creates opportunities for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. Proceeds from each bottle sold will be donated to Brighton Center, helping them build a stronger, more resilient community. Join us at The Aquifer on Thursday, July 11 to celebrate Brighton Center and kick off New Riff’s anniversary festivities. Cheers to making a difference together!
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The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® is excited to announce the induction of five individuals this September, honoring their incredible contributions to the Bourbon industry. Cheers to Ms. Elmer Lucille Allen, Mrs. Dee Ford, Mr. Ken Lewis, the late Mr. Peter T. Loftin, and Mr. R.M. Corky Taylor! Established in 2001, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame® recognizes individuals and organizations that have made transformative impacts on Bourbon's stature, growth, and awareness. The 2024 induction ceremony will take place on September 10th at The Legacy at Log Still in Nelson County during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Read more > https://bit.ly/45QF2Kl #BourbonHallofFame #TheProofIsHere #BourbonBuildsKentucky
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Congratulations to New Riff founder Ken Lewis on receiving the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame! Created by the Kentucky Distillers' Association, the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and organizations that have made a significant and transformational impact on Bourbon’s stature, growth and awareness. It is the highest honor given by the industry. Ken and the other members of this year’s class will officially be inducted in September. Congratulations Ken! 🥃 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmVRDdbM
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The New Riff Diversity and Inclusion Group (internally known as “the DIG”) recently hosted their first “DIG IN” event of 2024. University of Cincinnati professor Alicia Boards shared the basics of DEI and facilitated discussions around how it is fostered at New Riff and how to ask tough questions and gain knowledge. DIG IN Sessions explore a variety of topics that help enrich our employee culture through continuous education, active engagement and a spirit of curiosity.
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"...you don't need to be a historic brand to make great whiskey." Read More: https://lnkd.in/dfievRvp
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"New Riff has made a name for itself by doing one thing really well: releasing high-quality bottled-in-bond whiskey." https://lnkd.in/gjBAbPNW
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New Riff Distilling reposted this
Congratulations to New Riff Distilling who took home multiple awards at the San Francisco World Spirits competition! 🎉 🥃 Learn more about which spirits took home awards ⬇️ #MemberNews
New Riff Distilling wins 10 medals at San Francisco Spirits Competition - LINK nky
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