R I E G E R S K A N S A S C It Y W H I S K E Y
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Overview
Rieger's Kansas City Whiskey is a blended American whiskey that revives a pre-Prohibition brand from Jacob Rieger & Company, originally founded in 1877 in Kansas City, Missouri. It combines aged straight whiskeys finished with trace amounts of 15-year-old Oloroso sherry, delivering value as an everyday sipper or cocktail base.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | American Whiskey |
| ABV | 46% |
| Mashbill | Blend of corn, malt, and rye whiskeys |
| Release Info | Brand revived in 2014 after Prohibition-era hiatus |
| Age | At least 7 years |
Good to know
The original Jacob Rieger & Company produced over 100 alcoholic products and served 250,000 mail-order subscribers before succumbing to Prohibition in 1920. The modern revival honors this legacy with production in Kansas City, emphasizing local craft spirit traditions. At its MSRP of $32–$40, it offers above-average quality for the price point.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Sweet berries and tart cranberry mingle with sherry-like depth and sweet caramel, evoking autumnal warmth and sophistication.
- Palate: Initial sweetness gives way to indiscriminate harshness and dominating burn that overshadows complexity.
- Finish: Lingering heat with subtle sherry influence, medium in length.
Notable details
- Production: Aged at least seven years, 92 proof, non-chill filtered finish with Oloroso sherry traces.
- Lineage: Kansas City distillery revival of a historic brand active from 1877 to Prohibition.
- Comparison: Rates well for classic cocktails over neat sipping.
- Availability: Widely accessible at budget-friendly pricing.
Serving suggestions
Best as a mixer in classic cocktails; affordable option for highballs or Old Fashioneds.
"Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey offers a promising complex aroma evoking autumnal warmth but falls short on the palate with dominating burn, though it excels as an affordable mixer." – The Whiskey Wash
Closing
A solid, history-rooted value whiskey for mixing that captures Kansas City's craft revival spirit.
Sources
[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Rieger's Kansas City Whiskey Review: A Taste of Missouri's Craft Spirit Revival"
[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Rieger's Kansas City Whiskey Review: A Taste of Missouri's Craft Spirit Revival"