New Riff Distilling Employee Directory
Beverage ManufacturingKentucky, United States51-200 Employees
New Riff Distilling is a mid-sized beverage producer based in Newport, Kentucky. The company was founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis and remains independently owned by a single family. It produces a range of whiskeys including Bourbon, Rye, Malted Rye, and Kentucky Wild Gin, along with specialty recipes. As the northernmost stop on the Craft Bourbon Trail, it aims to be counted among the world’s great small distilleries and adheres to Bottled-in-Bond quality standards. A notable 2026 development is a collaboration with Rhinegeist to debut DUET American Whiskey. The business also engages in local partnerships and tastings with partners like Graeter’s, reflecting its community-oriented approach to showcasing its products.