Episode # 59- Fresh Crack Friday - New Riff - Aged 8 Years?! Worth The Hype Or A Total Flop?

🥃 Fresh Crack Friday: The 8-Year New Riff Showdown! Pop the tops and pour a glass, because it’s Fresh Crack Friday! This week, the Doc and Izzy are breaking the seals on two highly anticipated, mature expressions from a distillery that’s been firing on all cylinders: New Riff Distilling. We’re going side-by-side with their brand-new 8-Year-Old Bourbon and 8-Year-Old Rye to see exactly what a few extra years in the wood does to that classic, bold New Riff spice. Are these aged-up expressions worth the hype, or did the original high-rye mash bills hit the sweet spot younger? Expect a lot of laughs, honest unfiltered tasting notes, and the usual Friday chaos. Grab a pour, join the conversation in the comments, and let us know—have you cracked an 8-year New Riff yet? In this episode, we break down: The Nose & Palate: How the extra aging transforms New Riff's signature punchy rye notes. The Comparison: Bourbon vs. Rye—which 8-year expression reigns supreme? The Verdict: Is the older juice worth the hunt? Drop a comment below with what you’re cracking open tonight, and don't forget to hit that Subscribe button and smash the notification bell so you never miss a pour!