Thirty years of passionate study in whiskey led Jay Erisman to co-found New Riff Distilling in Newport, Kentucky, where he serves today as global brand ambassador, head blender, and fourth string truck driver. From 2001 to 2014, Jay ran the groundbreaking fine spirits and education program at iconic Kentucky liquor retailer The Party Source, working closely with Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries to create new whiskeys. As a whiskey writer, Jay’s work has appeared in many global publications. Today, New Riff has been earning awards and accolades for its “new riff on old tradition,” with a diverse portfolio of sour mash bourbons, ryes, single malts, and more.
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Bruichladdich
The Laddie Ten
Today’s Bruichladdich, the wonderful distillery on the Rhinns of Islay, is acclaimed around the world, a shining example of…
