New Riff Distilling is in Newport, Kentucky, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. It is independently owned by one family and bottles every spirit without chill filtration. Key facts Location: Newport, Kentucky Founded: 2014 by Ken Lewis Ownership: independent, one family Founder note: Ken Lewis is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Award: 2026 World's Best Bourbon at the World Whiskies Awards, as stated by the distillery Distribution: all 50 states, accordi