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Bourbon Review: New Riff Maltster T50 Crystal Malt Bourbon

We review New Riff Maltster T50 Crystal Malt Bourbon, bottled at 100 proof and distilled from, among other things, a roasted crystal malted barley that is most often used in pale ales and bitters.

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New Riff Maltster T50 Crystal Malt Bourbon review

Tasting Notes

About:

Bottled at 100-Proof (50% ABV). Mashbill of 65% corn, 20% malted rye, and 15% T50 Crystal Malt. Aged six years, bottled-in-bond and non-chill filtered. SRP $59.99.
Appearance:
Clear amber in color.
Nose:
Elements of overripe plum, plastic, and peppercorn stand out. Rye spice is there on the nose, but very subtle.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
Compared to the New Riff Aroostook Malted Rye included in this limited release, this whiskey has a milder nose, and I had a bit of trouble picking out a great deal on the palate. It is a fine whiskey, but less impactful than the Aroostook. I tried to find the ways in which the T50 Crystal Malt contributed but couldn’t say with confidence that I noticed the difference.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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