USA - Soft caramel and vanilla notes to start, with a touch of sweet corn at the end. Robust barrel flavors come through on the first sip, with dark caramel and smoky notes with a hint of spice from the rye. It finishes dry and smoky on the tongue with a lingering corn after taste. New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Kentucky- A genuinely high-rye, full bodied whiskey offering. Read More. View product.