New Riff Sour Mash (2025 Vatting), 57.6%

On the nose there’s a puff of smoke and forest floor, with fennel, cloves, and browned butter, plus faint maple syrup and a hint of green pepper. The palate is dense and bursting with flavors: dark chocolate, chai, and savory spices compete with smoke, raspberries, and plums. Water brings out walnuts and pecans, and tames the proof without sacrificing complex- ity. The finish delivers charred oak, ash, and roasted peanuts