| Rating | 90 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 45% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $30.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-09-16 |
Rieger Straight Rye Whiskey Review
This Kansas City distillery was revived in 2014 by the great-great-great-grandson of the company’s 19th century immigrant founder. In the last decade it’s quickly homed in on distilling a great product that is always available at a fair price. The rye is no exception. Made from a high rye mashbill (96 percent rye) distilled on both pot and column stills, aged for at least 4 years, and non-chill filtered, this is a rye with character. The nose is a bit bourbon-y, though backed by an earthy, woody aroma. The creamy palate brings in a sort of mint chocolate chip note, leading to a spicy, lingering finish.
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