J. Rieger & Co. 'Rieger's' Kansas City Whiskey, Missouri

J. Rieger & Co. Rieger's Kansas City Whiskey, Missouri, USA, offers a bold reimagining of a pre-Prohibition tradition with a signature blend that’s both innovative and rooted in legacy. Aged a minimum of four years and finished with 15-year-old Oloroso sherry from Jerez, Spain, this expressive whiskey bridges the gap between old-world refinement and American whiskey ingenuity, creating a distinctive category now known as “Kansas City Style.”

Product Details:

• ABV: 46%
• Proof: 92
• Blend: Straight bourbon whiskey, light corn whiskey, straight rye whiskey, and a touch of 15-year-old oloroso sherry
• Aging: Minimum 4 years for whiskeys; sherry aged 15 years
• Distiller: Nathan Perry
• Owners: Andy Rieger & Ryan Maybee

Sensory Description:

From the first inhale, this whiskey impresses with a bouquet of rich caramel, butterscotch, and sherry-soaked dried fruit. On the palate, notes of sweet corn and dark chocolate merge with almond and subtle citrus, leading into a rye-driven finish laced with warm baking spices and balanced minerality. At 92 proof, its complexity remains smooth and approachable, making it ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or in bourbon- and rye-based cocktails.

Awards & Accolades:

• Best in Category – 2023 ASCOT Awards
• Double Platinum – 2023 ASCOT Awards
• Gold – 2023 & 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 92 Points – 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
• Silver – 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 1887 by Austrian immigrant Jacob Rieger, J. Rieger & Co. grew into America’s largest mail-order whiskey house before being shuttered by Prohibition in 1919. It was reborn in 2014 by Andy Rieger, Jacob’s great-great-great-grandson, and industry pioneer Ryan Maybee. Today, the distillery honors its storied heritage while leading innovation in American whiskey. With guidance from late legends Dave Pickerell and Tom Nichol, and now helmed by Master Distiller Nathan Perry, J. Rieger & Co. continues to craft category-defining spirits in the heart of Kansas City.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey neat to experience the full layering of flavors, or on the rocks for a softer profile. It also elevates classic cocktails such as the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or the Kansas City-born Horsefeather.

This one-of-a-kind whiskey offers a seamless blend of American heritage and European elegance. With its rich history, refined craftsmanship, and bold personality, Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey is more than a spirit, it’s a revival of American tradition in every glass.