Graeter’s Ice Cream and New Riff Distilling announced their first-ever collaboration: Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream. 

Inspired by the classic Kentucky confection, this indulgent new flavor is now available to order for nationwide shipping at Graeters.com; it will be available at New Riff’s Gift Shop beginning Saturday, April 12, and all Graeter’s scoop shops starting Monday, April 14. Fans can also find this collaboration in Meijer, Jungle Jim’s and Dorothy Lane Market stores this spring.

Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream is a bourbon-infused ice cream with whiskey-glazed pecans and dark chocolate chips. Each bite captures the signature flavors from a hand-selected single barrel of New Riff’s bourbon, offering a one-of-a-kind ice cream experience. Bourbon Ball will replace Graeter’s Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan and is an evolution of the flavor.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with New Riff Distilling to create a flavor that celebrates two iconic treats: Kentucky Bourbon and ice cream,” Richard Graeter, fourth-generation president and CEO, Graeter’s, said in a news release. “Working with the team at New Riff to taste and select a special Single Barrel, our team has created the perfect fusion of our hand-crafted process and New Riff’s exceptional distilling, delivering a unique experience that honors the rich flavors of Kentucky.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with another local, family-owned business that shares our passion for craft and quality,” Mollie Lewis, president, New Riff, said. “Graeter’s has been an incredible partner – not only do they make amazing ice cream, but the way they incorporated our Single Barrel Bourbon into this recipe blew us away. It’s the perfect blend of two great traditions, and we can’t wait for everyone to get a taste.”

Graeter’s Bourbon Ball Ice Cream is available to order for nationwide shipping at Graeters.com and will be available at all Graeter’s scoop shops starting April 14. This new flavor will be in select grocery stores by the end of April. 

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About Graeter’s Ice Cream

Since 1870, five generations of the Graeter family have stayed true to the traditional “French Pot” method of ice cream making. Graeter’s has 50+ retail stores and ships more than 300,000 pints annually. The brand can also be found in more than 3,000 grocery stores in 46 states. For more information, visit Graeters.com.

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‍About New Riff Distilling

New Riff Distilling starts with time-honored sour mash methods and bottled-in-bond standards, creating new riffs on old traditions since 2014. Located in Northern Kentucky – the gateway to bourbon country – the independently-owned distillery produces award-winning bourbon, rye, single malt whiskey and gin, now available nationwide. Bourbon and rye are also available in single barrel selections, and the distillery boasts a popular private barrel selection program offering a variety of selection options and personalized labels. For more information, visit NewRiffDistilling.com.