Rieger Single Barrel Straight Bourbon — Bottles & Barrels × Nebraska Bourbon Society Barrel Pick
Rieger Single Barrel Straight Bourbon — Bottles & Barrels × Nebraska Bourbon Society Barrel Pick
Rieger Single Barrel Straight Bourbon — B&B × Nebraska Bourbon Society Barrel Pick
145.1 Proof | 5 Years, 11 Months | Barrel #4237
A Heartland bourbon. A single barrel. And one seriously big proof.
Bottles & Barrels partnered with the Nebraska Bourbon Society to select this one-of-a-kind single barrel from J. Rieger & Co. in Kansas City, and before its official September 4 release, we’re giving Nebraska Bourbon Society members exclusive early access to preorder their bottle.
This pick arrives at the perfect time. We’re kicking off Bourbon Heritage Month at B&B with From the Heartland, a week dedicated to the whiskey being made in our own part of the country and the people helping build the Midwest’s place in American whiskey.
And this bottle makes a pretty strong case for the Heartland.
THE BARREL
This Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey was aged 5 years and 11 months before being bottled at a massive Hazmat 145.1 proof (72.55% ABV).
Mash Bill:
56% Corn
30% Rye
14% Malted Barley
Barrel: #4237
Age: 5 Years, 11 Months
Proof: 145.1
ABV: 72.55%
Style: Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Selected By: Nebraska Bourbon Society × Bottles & Barrels
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THE GLASS
Every single barrel has its own personality, but based on the mash bill, age and proof, this is one to explore for concentrated caramel and vanilla sweetness, rye spice, baking spice, charred oak and a powerful, lingering finish.
At 145.1 proof, don’t be afraid to experiment. Taste it neat first, then add a few drops of water and see what changes. Part of the fun of whiskey at this strength is discovering what opens up in the glass.
NEBRASKA BOURBON SOCIETY EARLY ACCESS
This preorder link is being made available to Nebraska Bourbon Society members before the bottle’s public release as a thank-you for being part of this barrel selection with us.
Official B&B Release: September 4
Once public release begins, remaining bottles will be made available to everyone.
Welcome to the Heartland. 🥃