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If you’re the kind of bourbon lover who perks up at the words “barrel pick,” you’re going to want to pay attention. New Riff Distilling, the independent Northern Kentucky distillery known for its takes on tradition, just upped the ante on its already beloved Single Barrel Selection program. And trust us, this one’s worth the pour.

The headline? Six. Year. Bourbon. That’s right, New Riff is now offering 6-year-old single barrels for selection, giving clubs, retailers, and whiskey-smitten corporate crews the chance to bottle something richer, deeper, and more complex than ever before. It’s quite the evolution for a program already known as one of the most immersive and customizable in the industry.

A Barrel Program Built for Bourbon Lovers

For years, New Riff has delivered private barrels that taste like no other, thanks to intentionality that starts from the grain and stretches all the way to the label. “Intentionality is a cornerstone of everything we do,” says Mollie Lewis, New Riff President. “We’ve consistently offered single barrels chosen by our team at retail, but the pick experience truly highlights the individuality and character of our whiskeys.”

That experience? It’s as rich as the whiskey itself. Barrel selectors are treated to full tours of the distillery and West Campus, where the rickhouses and bottling hall live … plus an ultra-cool, turn-of-the-century tasting room reserved exclusively for barrel picks.

After the barrel’s been chosen and everyone’s palate is sufficiently wowed, guests wind down with a pour (or three) at The Aquifer Tasting Room, perched on the distillery’s third floor and stocked with everything from limited-edition pours to signature cocktails and flights.

Choose Your Own (Delicious) Adventure

Here’s where things get really exciting. New Riff’s program doesn’t just offer full-barrel picks … though yes, that 6-year-old Single Barrel Bourbon is currently available only by the barrel (and not at retail unless a store picked it themselves). But what really sets this program apart is the fractional barrel option, meaning you can start a selection with as few as 90 bottles. That’s ideal for smaller clubs or those just beginning their bourbon journey but still craving something rare and real.

The lineup includes:

• 4-Year Single Barrel Bourbon
• 6-Year Single Barrel Bourbon (whole barrels only)
• 6-Year Single Barrel Rye

And thanks to flexible logistics, it’s easy to get your hands on the good stuff. New Riff offers next-day pickup (depending on availability) and can ship to many states once your bottles are labeled and ready to roll.

Ready to pick your pour? Learn more and start your barrel journey at newriffdistilling.com/single-barrel.