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Chemist Spirits – American Single Malt Whiskey
Style of Beer:
Single Malt Whiskey
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Souther Select (2 Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
Honeyed oak and ripened fruits, rich in caramel, vanilla, and warm spices, and a lingering finish of spicy oak, dark chocolate, and tobacco.
When/Where Available:
Available for sampling at the distillery and bars across the region.
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
North Carolina
RAK Brewing Co. – Fusion Dance
Style of Beer:
Hazy Pale Ale
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Base Camp (2-Row Barley Malt), Hull and Oats (Oat Malt)
Tasting Notes:
Soft, juicy, and perfectly balanced, it’s a supercharged fusion of tropical intensity and smooth drinkability—no scouter needed to see this one’s over 9000. This hazy pale channels Dragon Ball energy with Freestyle Hops exclusive Tropical Fusion hops, unleashing bright notes of passion fruit, lime, and a hint of dank cannabis. Shoutout to Riverbend Malt House for a first time use of their grain!
When/Where Available:
On tap and in cans at RAK Brewing Co. in Frederick, Maryland.
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
Maryland
New Riff Distilling – Confluence Project – Vol. 1
Style of Beer:
Kentucky Straight Wheated Whiskey
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Appalachian Wheat (wheat malt)
Tasting Notes:
For the inaugural release, both distilleries set out to make a whiskey neither had made before: a 100% wheated whiskey built on New Riff’s heirloom Red Turkey Wheat and shaped by Chattanooga’s signature High-Malt style.
Each Single Barrel in this release delivers its own distinct flavor profile, showcasing the unique character of the barrel it came from. As a collection, this release generally presents a bold and layered experience:
Nose: Clove, cinnamon, caramel, and a warm, woody cereal.
Taste: Rich honey and toffee intertwined with oak.
Finish: Lingering wood spice and cereal sweetness of frosted flakes and a hint of cinnamon.
When/Where Available:
Find these bottles at Chattanooga Whiskey and New Riff Distilling, respectively, while supplies last.
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
Kentucky