New Riff Distilling announced the rerelease of its award-winning Sherry Finish Malted Rye, available for purchase beginning Friday, Aug. 28.  

First introduced in 2022 and building on the distillery’s exploration of malted rye whiskey, New Riff’s 2026 Sherry Finish Malted Rye pairs its rye whiskey with a sherry cask finish. Following its initial maturation in New Riff barrels, the whiskey is transferred to oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for additional maturation.

New Riff’s Sherry Finish Malted Rye was a double gold medal recipient and “Best in Class” finalist in the Special-Barrel Finished Whiskey category at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

“We’re not known for barrel finishing, which is exactly why we’re intentional about when and how we do it,” Master Distiller Brian Sprance said in a news release. “Over the years, this release has become one of our favorites because it strikes a balance between something familiar and something unexpected. Bottling it at barrel proof gives the whiskey every opportunity to showcase its full flavor and character. We’re incredibly proud of how this year’s release turned out.”

Bottled at 117.3 proof and aged 6 years, Sherry Finish Malted Rye is comprised of 100% Malted Rye and finished in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. 

Sherry Finish Malted Rye has a suggested MSRP of $69.99 and will be available for purchase at the distillery gift shop, for online shipping and at select retailers across New Riff’s national distribution network beginning Friday, Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. EST. 

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About New Riff

New Riff Distilling starts with time-honored sour mash methods and bottled-in-bond standards, creating new riffs on old traditions since 2014. Located in Northern Kentucky — the gateway to bourbon country — the independently-owned distillery produces award-winning bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey and gin. Bourbon and rye are also available in single barrel selections, and the distillery boasts a popular private barrel selection program offering quarter, half and full barrel picks complete with personalized labels.