{"product_id":"rieger-extra-fine-cask-finished-kansas-city-whiskey","title":"Rieger Extra Fine Cask Finished Kansas City Whiskey","description":"Rieger Extra Fine Cask Finished Kansas City Whiskey is a bold, complex expression bottled at 120.5 proof, representing the pre-Prohibition era craftsmanship of America's heartland. This distinctive Kansas City whiskey undergoes a unique finishing process in Tuve Vermouth casks for 4 years and 8 months, creating layers of complexity that honor the distillery's 1887 heritage.\n\nJacob Rieger \u0026amp; Company traces its roots to Kansas City's golden age of whiskey, when it proudly held the title of \"Largest Mail-Order Whiskey House in the United States.\" Today, they honor that legacy with this intricate blend of straight bourbon, straight rye, and light whiskeys, enhanced with a trace amount of 15-year dry sack oloroso especial sherry. The vermouth cask finishing adds an unexpected dimension that sets this Kansas City whiskey apart from traditional American expressions.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey-soaked grain, dried herbs, sweet vermouth botanicals, charred oak, candied orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, rye spice, vermouth-driven herbaceous notes, dark chocolate, toasted almonds, sherry sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering vermouth complexity, oak tannins, baking spices, and a whisper of oxidized sherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKansas City Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.25% (120.5 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJacob Rieger \u0026amp; Company, LLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKansas City, Missouri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuve Vermouth Cask Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinishing Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Years, 8 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlend Components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bourbon, Straight Rye, Light Whiskeys, 15-Year Oloroso Sherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unlock the vermouth cask complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Society Gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A conversation starter that showcases American whiskey innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Weather Evenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high proof and rich flavors make it ideal for warming winter nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Experimentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vermouth notes create unique opportunities for craft cocktail creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Rieger Extra Fine Cask Finished Kansas City Whiskey taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey offers a complex flavor profile that balances traditional American whiskey characteristics with unique vermouth cask influences. The nose presents honey-soaked grain and sweet vermouth botanicals, while the palate delivers rich caramel and rye spice complemented by herbaceous notes from the vermouth finishing. The long finish features warming oak tannins and lingering vermouth complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this Kansas City whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its high proof at 120.5, this whiskey is best appreciated neat with a small splash of water to open up the complex flavors from the vermouth cask finishing. The water helps reveal the intricate interplay between the bourbon, rye, and sherry components while moderating the alcohol heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from other American whiskeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique finishing in Tuve Vermouth casks for nearly 5 years sets this apart from traditional American whiskeys. This process, combined with the pre-Prohibition style blend of straight bourbon, rye, and light whiskeys with a touch of 15-year oloroso sherry, creates flavors typically not found in conventional bourbon or rye expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whiskey worth the investment for collectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents both historical significance and innovative finishing techniques from Jacob Rieger \u0026amp; Company's revival of Kansas City's whiskey heritage. The barrel selection by Andy's Spirits \u0026amp; More and the unique vermouth cask finishing make it a distinctive addition to any American whiskey collection, especially for those interested in regional expressions and innovative aging techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat whiskeys are similar to this Kansas City expression?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile few American whiskeys use vermouth cask finishing, fans of complex, high-proof expressions like Booker's or barrel-proof ryes might appreciate the intensity. The pre-Prohibition style blend approach is reminiscent of historical American whiskey blending, though the vermouth finishing creates a category of its own in American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rieger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384154587210,"sku":"REFCFKCW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_86babe59-c0bb-423e-99fd-e925ccd8e548.jpg?v=1772903667","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/rieger-extra-fine-cask-finished-kansas-city-whiskey","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}