{"title":"Start Here","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew to The Heart Cut? These five are where we'd begin. Easy to love, easy to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"11-j-j-corry","title":"#11 J.J. CORRY","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small-batch Irish whiskey crafted in collaboration with J.J. Corry, Independent Irish Whiskey Bonders, matured and finished across Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez and Pajarete casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop of the Irish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle up, because our first small batch, and first Irish Whiskey, is with none other than J.J. Corry! Matured across multiple fortified wine casks, this is a luscious whiskey brimming with notes of apricots, lemon peel and vanilla custard danish. Yum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THIS WHISKEY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask: Matured across Oloroso, PX + Pajarete Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: 48%abv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of 519 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne that's sure to put a smile on everyone's face! The luscious sweetness of ripe apricots is intertwined with the creamy richness of a vanilla custard Danish. Bright notes of zesty lemon peel add a refreshing lift, while delicate almond flakes introduce a subtle nuttiness. The finish is elegantly dusted with icing sugar, leaving a light, sweet impression that lingers beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipe Apricots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla Custard Danish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond Flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcing Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total crowd-pleaser! Irish Whiskey fans will appreciate the high proportion of Pot Still Whiskey, while the variety of fortified wine casks lends a sweet, approachable finish that appeals to all whiskey lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.J. Corry has revived and modernised the tradition of Irish whiskey bonding, collaborating with distillers and craftspeople worldwide. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/an-introduction-to-j-j-corry\"\u003eDiscover how Louise and her team are reimagining Irish whiskey heritage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis made the cut because\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first small-batch collaboration – with none other than Louise McGuane of J.J. Corry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe explored her renowned 'Warehouse of Flavours' to create a whiskey drawn from four unique casks that capture the full spectrum of Irish whiskey styles - Pot Still, Grain, and Single Malt. Two were fully matured in Oloroso and PX sherry casks, while the other two were finished in Oloroso and Pajarete casks. The result is a richly layered, perfectly balanced whiskey that epitomises the forward-thinking spirit of modern Irish whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalf + Heart suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrish Whiskey…Irish Beer! For our high\/low pairing, of course, it’s none other than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.guinness.com\/en-gb\/beers\/guinness-zero\"\u003eGuinness Zero\u003c\/a\u003e - a firm favourite of ours. For something a bit juicier, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eightdegrees.ie\/beers\/citra\/\"\u003eEight Degrees Brewery\u003c\/a\u003e from Co. Cork and their Citra - a spritzy, tropical ipa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther cool things about this bottling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePajarete Casks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePajarete is a classic fortified wine from Málaga, crafted from Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel grapes. Aged for a minimum of two years, it’s known for its thick, sweet character with notes of caramelised nuts, dried fruit, and citrus. When used to mature whiskey, these casks impart a warming dried fruit and citrus profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePot Still Whiskey\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the four casks in this small batch are Pot Still Whiskey - a uniquely Irish style. Made with a minimum of 95% malted and unmalted barley (at least 30% of each) and no more than 5% of other grains, this whiskey is celebrated for its rich, oily texture and bold, distinctive flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Heart Cut","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":53727843352911,"sku":"THC012","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3cl Pocket Pour","offer_id":56908473368911,"sku":"THC012PP","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3868\/9359\/files\/2_88ebeddc-bcbc-4ad6-8403-562c0f839c17.png?v=1769477687"},{"product_id":"16-fielden-whisky","title":"#16 FIELDEN","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eFielden Rye: A Coastal Sherry Masterpiece for Whisky Lovers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eIf you're a fan of sherry cask whisky, this bottle belongs on your shelf. Fielden Rye is a 100% rye whisky, matured first in new American oak and then finished in an ex-Solera Oloroso sherry cask from coastal Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The result? A rich, complex, and deeply satisfying dram that brings together salted caramel, banana chips, and a flash of sea salt in a truly unforgettable pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eThis limited edition release is tailor-made for the whisky lover who appreciates flavour, provenance, and craftsmanship. Only 1109 bottles exist—each one a celebration of Fielden’s grain-first philosophy and The Heart Cut’s commitment to outstanding, one-of-a-kind whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eWhy This Whisky Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThis whisky isn't just aged—it's carefully curated. Fielden Rye begins its journey in new American oak, where it develops a solid base of classic vanilla and baking spice. It’s then finished for over two years in a 45-year-old coastal Solera Oloroso sherry cask. This is where the magic happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThe sherry cask imparts luscious layers of salted caramel, honeycomb, and warm spice. The influence of the sea is unmistakable. Atlantic winds from the bodega region leave their mark, lending this whisky a minerality that’s rare and deeply compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eTasting Notes: Rich, Layered, and Balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eFrom the first nosing, this whisky wraps you in warmth.\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eSalted caramel meets golden honeycomb, with floral hints of honeysuckle.\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eOn the palate, expect a creamy texture with notes of vanilla ice cream and stewed apricot.\u003cbr data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eIt deepens into pecan pie and banana chips—crisp, sweet, and slightly tropical.\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eYou might even catch warm waffles and a drizzle of maple syrup.\u003cbr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eThe finish is long and evolving: kola cubes fizz gently before fading into toasted walnut, dry oak, and a trace of smoked sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eSalted caramel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eBanana chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eHoneycomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eKola cubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eToasted walnuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Rye Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e New American Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal Solera Oloroso Sherry Cask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07 June 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04 July 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.6% (cask strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003eBottles Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eNon-chill filtered \u0026amp; no caramel colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eAt The Heart Cut, we work closely with distilleries that share our values. Fielden’s team kept mentioning “Cask 292”—so we asked about it. One sip, and we knew why. The flavour was extraordinary. The backstory sealed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eThis isn’t just a rye whisky—it’s a conversation piece. Matured in a 45-year-old sherry cask by the Atlantic, its coastal DNA runs deep. The combination of sherry richness and maritime salinity creates one of the most complex, rewarding whiskies we’ve bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eThe Distillery: Fielden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3147\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theheartcut.com\/pages\/an-introduction-to-fielden\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"An Introduction to Fielden\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFielden\u003c\/a\u003e is a new voice in English whisky, focused on heritage grains and regenerative farming. Everything starts in the field. Their grain-to-glass ethos produces whisky with genuine character and a real sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eThey use heritage rye, grown sustainably and distilled with care. This commitment to the land is reflected in every drop. Fielden is changing how we think about whisky—not just what’s in the glass, but where it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3401\"\u003eLabel Design Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eThe label pays homage to Fielden’s farming-first philosophy. We designed it around a bold barley motif, a nod to the golden fields where the whisky begins. The golden hour tones and minimalist layout reflect the whisky’s grounded simplicity and natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eHow to Enjoy It: Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003eThis whisky pairs beautifully with flavour-forward beers that balance its richness without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3856\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiperandtrue.com\/blogs\/news\/sundance-our-india-pale-ale\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wiper + True Sundance IPA\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWiper + True Sundance IPA\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bursting with orange zest, pineapple, and pine, its malt body complements the whisky’s salted caramel notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3997\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adnams.co.uk\/products\/8x500ml-adnams-ghost-ship-0-5\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAdnams Ghost Ship 0.5\u003c\/a\u003e%:\u003c\/strong\u003e A crisp, low-ABV pale ale with citrus and elderflower. Its light rye note harmonises with the whisky’s spicy backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003eWhether you're sipping neat, pairing it with a brew, or gifting it to a whisky lover, this Fielden rye makes a bold and rewarding statement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Heart Cut","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":54845709058383,"sku":"THC017","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3cl Pocket Pour","offer_id":56908486738255,"sku":"THC017PP","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3868\/9359\/files\/6_070151bf-914a-4327-86b2-18ac1786a6b0.png?v=1770976158"},{"product_id":"barley","title":"The Heart Cut x BARLEY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur House Pour. Your English Pour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive distilleries, one small-batch English Blended Malt. Bursting with the flavours you told us you love in whisky - summer fruits, vanilla cream, and a touch of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip neat, shake up, or stir down - delicious however you like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABOUT THIS WHISKY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Blended Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: 46%abv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Caramel Colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings bright summer berries, raspberry ripple ice cream, and a soft floral rose character. On the palate, layers of strawberry jam, thick vanilla cream, and warm cinnamon buns unfold, with a hint of toffee crisp adding richness. The finish is fruity, sweet, and long, with lingering notes of orange blossom and fresh raspberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawberry Jam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick Vanilla Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon Buns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Raspberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange Blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the flavours of this whisky, we’ve taken associating colours — berry pinks, golden cream, and malt-rich amber - and worked with our designer to weave them together, just like the casks blended together to make this whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusic to Sip to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re unwinding solo, pouring a few drams with friends or stirring up an Old Fashioned in the kitchen, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/3Z9rhVoSK1z2skGEolmwg6?si=719825cba4b54c18\"\u003eTHIS PLAYLIST\u003c\/a\u003e is some feel-good music we like to sip with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the Distilleries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe crafted this English Blended Malt with 5 of England’s leading Single Malt Distilleries. Learn more about each distillery - and what we love about them - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-heart-cut-x-barley-partner-distilleries\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHIS MADE THE CUT BECAUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky begins with the grain - the quiet hero of every drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from single malt casks from five leading English distilleries — Copper Rivet, The English, Cotswolds, White Peak and Adnams — BARLEY brings together their distinct fingerprints in one layered, modern blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 5,000 whisky drinkers helped shape its character through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theheartcut.com\/pages\/whisky-quiz\"\u003eWhisky Matchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e, pointing us towards summer fruits, vanilla cream and gentle spice. Bottled at 46% and made in small batches, Barley is a whisky to enjoy your way - as delicious sipped neat as it is shaken up in a Whisky Sour or stirred down in an Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalf + Heart suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf and Half, Beer + Whisky, Boilermaker - whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying that beer and whisky pair perfectly together. And for The Heart Cut x BARLEY, try it alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theoriginalsmallbeer.com\/products\/lager\"\u003eSmall Beer Co Lager\u003c\/a\u003e - a refreshing echo of the malt that connects them both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BARLEY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle Malts are beloved across the world - Scotland naturally springs to mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut just below the border, England has built a whisky scene ready to rival any nation. More than 70 distilleries are now making whisky across the country, and in September 2026 English whisky secured its own Geographical Indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a category reborn; after more than a century since the last English distillery fell silent in 1901, the new generation has brought whisky home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur English Blended Malt unites casks from five of the country’s most respected producers - Cotswolds, The English, White Peak, Copper Rivet and Adnams - into one small-batch blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd why a Blended Malt?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause blending is where character meets creativity. We love the individuality of each single malt, but when you bring them together, you get something greater - a layered expression that tells the story of English whisky’s rise and a collaboration with some of the leading players in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Heart Cut","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":56518009422159,"sku":"THC101","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3cl Pocket Pour","offer_id":56913286103375,"sku":"CR01P","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3868\/9359\/files\/1_c8367d59-b902-44ab-b895-b36ab4dbf7f5.png?v=1786620735"},{"product_id":"22-new-riff","title":"#22 NEW RIFF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new riff on a classic bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with New Riff in Kentucky, this small-batch blend of three casks delivers honeyed sweetness, juicy black cherry and warming oak spice — the kind of Bourbon that delivers, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FACTS AT A GLANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask: New American Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled: 23\/02\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled: 30\/07\/2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: 52% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 of only 1,035 bottles (ever!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney-Roasted Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick Cut Marmalade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToffee Apples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy Black Cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParma Violets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Deepdive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bourbon opens with honey-roasted nuts and warm toffee, before rolling into thick-cut marmalade, rich honey and a flicker of orange blossom water. There’s a waxy, slightly dusty quality that feels reassuringly traditional, quickly lifted by dried apricot and fragrant honeysuckle. Then it deepens: toffee apples and pecan pie richness, rum \u0026amp; raisin cake, even a handful of cinnamon jelly beans. The fruit swells into juicy black cherries and that proper Kentucky chew through the middle, before finishing with a cracked black pepper spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproachable but full-flavoured, sweet and juicy with a classic Kentucky chew, this is a confident step up for someone who already loves classic American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Newport, Kentucky in 2014, New Riff makes whiskey the hard way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/an-introduction-to-new-riff-distilling\"\u003eDiscover more about New Riff\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis made the cut because\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our first Bourbon release — and we knew we wanted to partner with a producer who respects tradition but isn’t bound by it. New Riff was founded in 2014 with a simple philosophy: make whiskey the hard way. Sour mash. On-grain distillation. Bottled-in-Bond standards. No chill filtration. No shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re known for their high-rye Bourbon mash bill, giving sweetness and structure, but with that gentle Kentucky spice running underneath. This small batch blend of three casks - all distilled in the same season - was brought together exclusively for The Heart Cut by New Riff’s master blender. It delivers everything we wanted from a first Bourbon release: richness, chew, fruit and oak. A seriously satisfying sipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,035 bottles. That’s all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHalf + Heart suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love a beer + bourbon, and this New Riff release with its warming toasted oak and juicy fruit tones pairs so well with a classic American Pale Ale. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is our go to - its gentle pine bitterness cuts through the whiskey’s sweetness perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can find it, Brooklyn Brewery’s American Ale works a treat too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel Inspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor #22, we played on the idea of New Riff, a musical riff and a riff house - musicians totally in sync, in harmony, marching to the beat of their own drum… or in this case, trumpet and guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warming colours and bellowing tunes are a nod to what we find in the glass: toasted oak, rich sweetness, and that big, joyful Bourbon energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Reasons to Buy this Bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Small Batch Bourbon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of three casks, all distilled in the same season and brought together exclusively for The Heart Cut. Just 1,035 bottles exist. 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