New Castle - New Riff Whiskey Tasting

Get ready to be thrilled by New Riff Distilling, a vibrant gem in Newport, KY, just a stone’s throw from Cincinnati! Founded in 2014 by the dynamic duo Ken Lewis and Jay Erisman, this distillery shares its parking lot with the iconic Kentucky giant - The Party Source, a colossal spirits retailer. Back in the 1980s, Ken launched The Party Source, where he crossed paths with Jay, his expert fine spirits buyer. Fueled by passion and ambition, Ken and Jay embarked on an exciting journey to create their own distillery. Ken then made a bold move by selling The Party Source back to his employees, paving the way for the exhilarating launch of New Riff!

New Riff, still proudly family-owned, passionately crafts Bottled-in-Bond Rye and Bourbon, Malted Rye, and Single Malt using only non-GMO grains. We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Rine, the Southwest Sales Manager, who will join us…