J. Rieger & Co.

We are Kansas City through and through. Nothing makes us happier than working with other iconic local brands on projects that excite our community and let our city pride shine through. In honor of the release of the adidas x Major League Soccer Archive Collection, we have teamed up with Sporting Kansas City to release Oh When The Wiz Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The Archive Collection includes Sporting KC's highly-anticipated third jersey featuring the Kansas City Wizards logo and colors in tribute to the iconic uniforms from the team's early era. Oh When The Wiz is a blend of four to five-year old barrels of our bourbon, bottled at 96 proof (in honor of the team's inaugural season of 1996) and limited to 1000 hand-numbered bottles. Available now at our distillery, it pairs perfectly with nostalgia, heritage, and hometown pride.

Looking for a high-end private event space where your guests can cool off with the best drinks and service in town? The Hey! Hey! Club is the perfect spot. Named one of Wine Enthusiast's "8 Bucket-List Drinks Spots Around The World," our swankiest space offers an unforgettable experience. With capacity for up to 50 guests, it’s ideal for small corporate happy hours, anniversary celebrations, birthdays, retirement parties, and more. Reach out to [email protected] to learn more! and rental fees are waived June through August!

We are thrilled to share that our 2023 Monogram Whiskey has been selected as a Top 4 finalist in the Best New Spirit or Cocktail Ingredient in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Spirited Awards competition! This is a global category, with the panel of experts tasting products from all over the world, and selecting the best of the best. We couldn't be more proud of our team, and look forward to the ceremony in July in New Orleans where the winner will be unveiled! Its honors like these that continue to show that Kansas City can compete with anyone in the world. Come visit our distillery and taste for yourself! (...and quick plug for the 2024 Edition Monogram Whiskey tasting event at the distillery on June 18th at 6pm, where you can taste both the 2023 and 2024 editions, and more!) https://lnkd.in/gvv7Piie

We're celebrating a big #milestone at the distillery this week—the filling of our 10,000th barrel! We're so proud of this moment and of this team for their dedication and passion for making the best spirits in the world.

Our team had the pleasure of collaborating with MU International Trade Center and we were impressed by the innovative ideas the students brought. As we approach the end of the semester and the completion of this project, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation. We look forward to working with the MU International Trade Center and its students in the future, and we wish them all the best as they progress in their academic and professional pursuits! 

Thank you to everyone who came to the distillery to celebrate the release of the Negro Leagues Fielder’s Choice Collection. ⚾️ Our team and partners at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum had a wonderful time celebrating the first of these collectible sets. If you haven’t secured yours yet, a limited amount of box sets featuring all four whiskeys are still available to purchase in our gift shop. The Kansas City Monarchs edition is also available to buy individually for Kansas Citians and Buck O’Neil fans to enjoy. Pre-order for pick up here: https://lnkd.in/gt8SGWPB

“The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is an icon of Kansas City, and we are beyond honored to be partnering with our friends there on this collection of spirits,” said Andy Rieger, co-founder of J. Rieger & Co. “We want to see the museum continue to flourish, preserving the incredible legacy of Negro Leagues baseball, for generations to come. Our entire team at J. Rieger & Co. is really excited about this collaboration, from the special whiskey expressions and collectible labels to the upcoming launch event at the distillery.”  The “Fielder’s Choice Collection” pays homage to four iconic Negro Leagues teams through four outstanding whiskey expressions, each featuring collectible label designs, coming in a custom-designed box set. A portion of all sales from this collaboration release will benefit The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the world’s only national museum dedicated to preserving the rich history of black baseball and its profound impact on America. Starting today, boxed sets featuring all four whiskeys are available for pre-sale purchase, and additional quantities of the Kansas City Monarchs edition will be sold on their own for Kansas Citians and Buck O’Neil fans to enjoy: https://lnkd.in/g9tk3ePH

THANK YOU KANSAS CITY! We could not be more thankful for our community and guests who voted for us in multiple categories! We feel honored to be named Best Local Distillery, Best Horsefeather, Best Old Fashioned, AND Best Patio. Plus, The Hey! Hey! Club took home the Best Manhattan! Of course, this is only possible because of our fantastic hospitality and beverage team. #BestofKC23 #OurPitch