The Best New 8 Year Bourbon?!

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[@johnlogalbo5567]

Bird may be seeing its own reflection in the glass of the window thinking it is another bird threatening its territory.

[@robertreitermanjr2973]

Nah...Robins are from Michigan....they saw the American League North Shot glasses and was going after the White Sox!

[@roscoe9988]

Mating season

[@louisfbrooks]

We have a cardinal that likes to attack my car mirrors after seeing its reflection.

[@matthewfulkerson6449]

Lol, I read this comment before the video loaded. I thought this was some insightful metaphor. 😂

[@toymachine2328]

It's going after the bird-bon

[@MrTonicAmps]

You can get stickers to put in your windows to keep birds from flying into them. We have them on our big picture windows and the birds have stopped flying into them. Love me some New Riff as well. Their ryes are very nice!!

[@davevogelsang6791]

A friend picked up a bottle of this at the distillery for me. Distillery only bottle currently. Cracked it open last Friday night. Very good! Your nosing notes made want to fire up the grill. 🥃

[@joeg9766]

Just finished a store pick of New Riff , 116 proof. It was phenomenal 🥃

[@brianfiori4086]

I have yet to try the 8 year, but so far I've had nothing but luck with New Riff bourbons. Love what they are doing.

[@RJR2222]

I picked this up a couple of weeks ago and I agree with your assessment. Savory and spicy. I sampled out almost the entire bottle. I blinded it against the bib and the spice is really the only similarity. The bib sweet classic flavors but a little thin. The 8yr savory and much better mouthfeel. Appreciate the review

[@jetpuffed47]

A few years ago - we kept having a robin attack our back window on a regular basis nearly all day. I did some research on Google and apparently the Robin could be one that is attempting to protect its territory - and find a new mate - and would attack any other Robin in the vicinity - including the yard. Apparently they see their reflection in the window glass and think its a another male Robin in its 'territory' and attempts to attack or scare it away. This went on for about 3 weeks until one day it was gone.

[@jonsaville5922]

Hey guys, love your show been watching for a long time. Got something from my tasting notes I’ll throw your way. The new rift single barrel has always had a hint of sassafras tea to me, just food for thought to stick that in your head while you’re sipping. As I a small kid my grandmother would take me into the woods in the winter and dig sassafras to make tea with every bottle I’ve bought for some reason that’s popped in my head when I taste it. I live in Virginia work in Maryland. I just came across a bottle of that eight year. I think I’m going to open it as we speak.

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

My wife got me a blending experience at New Riff for my birthday. They have a sample of what they make and then supply samples from 3 different, fairly distinct barrels from which to create your own blend. Then you fill a bottle with your blend. Grover, the host, does a great job explaining everything. They have a couple of things you can only get where they do this particular experience. I picked up the 8 year and a few others. I kept pointing at things and my wife kept adding them to the tab.

[@MarkGillikin-sb3jf]

same here..Get a robin at the window every morning...old wives tale says its a loved one thats passed away coming back to say hello

[@jonathanbluhm4765]

I got to taste a special bottling of New riff last year. It was 7 years old and sherry finished and one of the best pours I’ve had. So amazing.

[@johnsomers4692]

Hi guys, love the channel. I was at New Riff today for a tour and asked if there will eventually be an 8yr rye. I didn't receive a straight up "yes", but a wink and nod confirmation. Pretty safe to assume it will happen at some point. Cheers!

[@curetiamhices289]

Got a bottle today in Lawrence, Ks. It was behind the counter and I was surprised to see it because I had heard it was a distillery only offering. I’ve had one pour and it does have a savory taste and smell. I like it. I also really like their single barrel.

[@danielyoungjr.9076]

I just recently got into new riff. I just tried the 6 year malted rye and it’s amazing. I will be getting the 8 year asap.

[@williamcornelison4721]

Are there drinks that mix better in a Mixing Glass (15 oz) compared to just in the drinking glass or shaker?

[@miked8236]

I had a big tom turkey that pecked at my patio door for 2 days. Big bird......pecked the h*ll out of the door, thought he was going to break the glass! Great to see an 8 year old at a somewhat more reasonable price. I still believe that it can be done and should be done for the long term growth of the industry. I also hope the distilleries laying down more barrels will lead to more age stated releases in the future. (ad nauseum $70 ish bottles of 4 year old NDP stuff). A man can hope! That said, there are plenty of non-age stated bottles out there that we know are 6-8-10 year old blends for $30-$40....... Cheers! New Riff puts out solid releases, haven't been disappointed yet!

[@Brad-ic4bp]

I always like New Riff bottles - not just what’s inside, but the bottle design and labeling (classy🧐).

[@MarkProsser1964]

I tried a pour at the distillery and purchased a bottle. IMO this is a phenomenal bottle. I would buy a backup if I run into this bottle again.

[@stevedavid2581]

Love the review. Just picked this up at Binnys in Chicagoland area for $69. Can’t wait to try it. New Riff never disappoints. One of my favorite new distilleries.

[@umami0247]

Looking for one I’ve never had a New Riff yet but planning on changing that soon. I’d never had a Penelope till I got the 9 year now I’m a fan. The funk on some bottles is what I like.

[@davechristian7287]

I had a robin that did that in my garage window all summer one year. I think he was getting stirred up by his reflection. Funny thing was he came back in the spring for 2 more years doing the same thing. I felt sorry for him being so obsessed but he kept at it.

[@Robert.Sheard]

It appears on the official NC ABC price list ($67.95), so I assume it'll be in our stores at some point.

[@DanGardner1]

new riff single barrel is one of my favorites. cant wait to get my hands on an 8 year

[@paulhendershot111]

I love New Riff but not sure about this one from the description. I'll have to try a pour of it at the Aquifer Bar next time I am down there to judge for myself.

[@xnick58x]

One of their distillery select single barrels ive had and purchased at their distillery had so much mesquite on the palate. I wonder if you guys are experiencing the same notes.

[@leebeasley7080]

Got a new riff single barrel here in GA last year( don’t think it was supposed to be in GA at that time) I get the opposite from it sweet and taste like green apple

[@TheDutchToddGauck]

It's available at the distillery as of last weekend.

[@matthewroycroft3936]

I have only have one new riff and it was a single barrel at 116 proof. It was a decent pour but definitely drank at 116 proof or hotter. Really good over a cube of ice but not neat

[@fredpacius2750]

I have only tried one New Riff before and really liked it. Hopefully I can find this one.

[@jjjj-2762]

I had a phsycotic Robin attacking my windows constantly. If you have blinds on all your windows that will deter him. He will move to another window if you cover just one. It was extremely annoying and he will also poop everywhere when they attack. I tried everything. Oh and he will come back yearly. The only thing that worked was a spray that made the windows milky colored. It also had some kind of pepper in it. Left it up for a week then washed it off with a hose. I think I got it at home depot or Menards. It said it was for all kinds of animals.

[@Chris-de2qc]

Still available on their web site.

[@eileengreen619]

As a fellow Cubs fan, I have a problem with the Cardinals shot glass as well 😂

[@bill-88]

Enjoyed your riff on this bottle!

[@s_gold]

Too funny, my mom kept having red birds..may have been robins..fly into her window. Had to put stickers on the window which helped

[@robertv4673]

This was sitting on the shelf at my LLS for $70. It must be making it's way from distillery to stores.

[@honker1307]

Great episode, i am a fan of new riff so would be interested in grabbing one of these.

[@brianwhewell7099]

Have you ever done a video on the Dickel 8 yr bourbon?

[@kevinkeller3720]

Great show as always, however the volume seems to be very low.

[@m444ss]

4/15/24 12:52 ET --> the 8 Year just changed to sold out on their website (last bottles no doubt bought by SLB Drinks fans)

[@bobbyoakes2378]

This is the perfect review for showing pallette differences. All youtube reviews of Larceny seem to love it,whereas to me and frankly most of my sipping group it tastes like battery acid. Four roses is one that does not get high praise from youtube or most of my tasting group, but I love it. It is extremely pear forward to me which is unique and a flavor I like. Proof really is not a consideration because Larceny is 92 proof at hits me like pure acid, but rare breed is great. The c series of the larceny barrel proof is 126 proof and that was easier to drink than regular larceny. I still hated it, but i am just glad to see videos that show differences in pallettes.

[@thehello2916]

Yes my New Riff SiB BP has this chicken soup/chicken stock note on the palate. I do not enjoy it.

[@slbdrinks]

FIRST

[@AustinLaVoie]

First reply

[@jondilly1974]

Lolololololol GOLD!!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@comicguysteve9261]

@@AustinLaVoie First thumbs up

[@slvrbkprodev6061]

Sold out at 8:00 am Monday April 15

[@davidteller7681]

Yeah, that actually sold out pretty quickly

[@buckybadgerphd]

Looks like at 5 pm Monday can still pick up…if I did that right!

[@mdh7506]

They did put out an 8 year malted rye as a limited release

[@cindiwindi]

Man new riff has the sexiest packaging on the market.....good stuff inside too ❤

[@anthonyhartmann9913]

Thankful I live in Cincinnati - 5 min drive :)

[@BourgbonKing]

Trenton they just got a TTB approval for an 8 year rye!

[@robertreitermanjr2973]

I picked mine up at the distillery. They were telling me for now it's distillery only.

[@Skippy9595]

not a fan of ryes myself. But thanks for the review!

[@matthewsalazar3575]

So... due to Pennsylvania liquor stores being run by the State... we can't order online and have it shipped to us. The only way we will see this is if the state brings it in.

[@chucknorris5141]

We have birds hit our LR window all the time. It's the reflection that causes ours.

[@jeffbrinkman2218]

Heard the Bird!😂 I enjoyed this bourbon pretty well. It was unexpectedly pleasant to me.

[@christopherryan7654]

Finally got one today.

[@gerardstaniszewski8309]

Lincolnwood Binny's had it Saturday morning.

[@userperson5259]

We don't know from New Riff, out here in the mountain West. 😐

[@andrewmurray5314]

I’m with Trent. I didn’t think it was great. Passed on buying any at the distillery.

[@WhiskeyKnows]

They have released it twice in the last 6 weeks on their site

[@opharbour]

Anyone else think that the New Riff 8-Year has notes similar to what you find in EH Taylor?

[@Pmmx2]

It’s solid and they ship.

[@stayupjs]

I got a store pick of a there usual stuff and its phenomenal very smokey

[@bmc2567]

Sold out… 😢. It does indicate they do ship. Maybe next time. Like Kurt, I like that lean into the oak.

[@ianreynolds494]

I might drive 5 hours to the distillery for the 8 year Rye!

[@chrisw4192]

Huge drop in Ohio today 4/20! My Krogers received blantons eagle rare antique 107 green weller EH Taylor cask strength and rye and several others at MSRP to bad I missed it because my alarm didn’t go off😡😡😡

[@thesoozeTJ]

Appreciate the review! This sounds like a pass for me. But I LOVE their 6yr Malted Rye!

[@tonyc9461]

I picked this up last week in Delaware for $70.99. The price tag said new item and they only had 2 bottle

[@bigdave2952]

Your last single barrel had that smoked bbq note

[@StoneColdSteve-Stocks]

Put a post it note on the window. I hear that works

[@mooseknucklegarage8439]

The bird sees its own reflection lol

[@joshuagentry801]

Birds are often aggressive in a territorial manner and will attack other birds. He’s trying to attack the threat he sees - his reflection…

[@williamcornelison4721]

New Riff also makes a good Old Fashion..

[@timbrwolf2238]

Reminded me of an aged brandy. Almost sour, may be the oak a rye.

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:05 Trenton always knows about the new stuff 0:06 BANG, Trenton disappears to worry about the sound 1:02 Trenton speaks the truth, go Cubs! 1:18 MVPs Lauren and Randal 2:04 Non-chill filtered! Trenton also struggles with words 2:54 an attack robin trying to steal the bourbon 3:35 Trenton goes crazy with his wood notes 3:53 Kurt is getting fun with his notes teriyaki 4:40 Trenton might be trying to get the craziest note, wasabi 5:41 Kurt has to promote the good price point bourbon 6:08 Trenton is being Pavlov’ed 6:19 Trenton keeps it kid friendly 6:32 Trenton disappears again, the robin is not long for this world 7:42 Kurt is confused about English words 9:16 Kurt speaks for the trees (and the oaky lovers) 10:36 Kurt has to draw the line on the Trenton notes 11:03 Trenton likes the sweeter notes 11:43 bourbon is like family, some you like but you gotta love them all 12:21 Kurt give high praise 12:55 always looking for a fair price to quality ratio 13:19 don’t put price words in Kurt’s mouth 14:02 Trenton trying to speak some age into the ryes 14:19 he did put it in the description 14:40 Ohio = Newport, KY 14:55 Kurt keeps the good stuff 15:12 nice sign off and nod

[@boriskonyukhov1457]

Always appreciate these 😂

[@kevint1911]

👍🏻

[@kraftysk1]

Sold out on their website now for those wondering.

[@WillowDailyShorts]

Doesn’t sound like a must buy.

[@justinford9335]

It’s sold out now

[@austinmartin2927]

The bird is the word.

[@DuckieDooh]

Dammit! Sold out online

[@kylewipert11]

That bird is Robin Bourbon 😂

[@randalgiebelhausen2340]

Got the Email they don’t ship to IL

[@briannevin7635]

Good soy sauce is matured in large wooden barrels, it is a fermented product and can be matured over a long time. So maybe what you describe is indeed an emptied soy sauce barrel!

[@xiamengbaby]

Imagine finishing whiskey in ex soy sauce barrels. 😆

[@bill-qv3er]

We have a cardinal that flies into our windows. He will do it all day long, very annoying !! They see another bird (themselves) in the reflection and try to attack it.

[@Joe999v2]

$67.99 in St. Louis MO, lots on the shelves

[@jtf2dan]

"when the red red robin, comes bop bop boppin along....

[@AlanGrusnick]

Anybody from North Indiana area? Heading down that way from Detroit area and looking for store tips for bottles not available in our area. Fort Wayne Eastward towards Ohio. Basically I-94 corridor ish.

[@jondilly1974]

That pour little birdie just wants a pour too 🤣🤣

[@michaelhooper7656]

I can here the bird tagging the window

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

My sister-in-law has a cardinal that won't stop attacking a couple of her windows. They might be Reds fans......

[@mdrodz]

FYI: sold out online!

[@Vortex1988]

You guys seem to find savory notes in bourbon quite a bit, which is wild to me. I've never found any bourbon to be savory. Scotch? Sure. Bourbon? Definitely no savory notes to speak of.

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

3:42 Soy sauce isn't just Japanese. My wife's from Korea, and she sometimes makes her own soy sauce. 🇰🇷

[@5850terry]

When I was a young guy back in the 1960’s it seemed like most bourbons were eight years old.

[@pepegon-zals7606]

Ofc they’re talking soy sauce and wasabi as I’m eating sushi for breakfast

[@wishfor420]

Sounds like a Redbreast trying to get in.

[@DrDaveB]

From the website: (SoldOut) AN EVOLUTION OF OUR AWARD WINNING BOURBON Appearance: deep amber, copper Nose: copious cherries and red fruits, fresh spearmint leaves Taste: dark berries, cedar plank, savory rye spice Finish: rich tannic oak balanced with a sweet cream butteriness.

[@allenpiazza1409]

Pick this up the past week at a local store for $74.99 plus tax. It's quite different and not your stereotypical bourbon which I can appreciated as bourbon gets boring as they are all the same usually.

[@masonmorton8517]

Toffiyaki

[@kennyray9252]

They see their reflection and think it’s competition for the chicks.

[@bassiclymike]

Yeah, that robin sees itself, thinks its another bird on it's territory and is trying to chase it off. If you can, put a screen in front of the window so that the robin won't see itself and that it won't beat itself up conking into the glass constantly. Should only need to do that for a week or two until it's raging hormones cool down some.

[@marydesalvo3470]

It’s mating season! The bird is seeing its reflection in the window and challenging to a fight. I have one doing it as I type this. REALLY annoying!

[@bdatwood76]

its mating season. they get aggressive.