Ep. 166: J. Rieger & Co. With Founder Ryan Maybee

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The Monogram and the Wettest Block Kansas City s Distilling Heritage In this episode of the Whiskey Ring Podcast we re heading down to Kansas City Missouri to chat with Ryan Maybee the co-founder of J Rieger amp Company Ryan takes us on a journey from his early days as a bartender to the exciting revival of the historic J Rieger brand which originally flourished from 1887 until Prohibition put a stop to it all We kick things off by discussing how the focus of Ryan s interviews has shifted over the years from cocktail culture to the innovative whiskeys now coming out of J Rieger He dives into the unique terroir of Kansas City and how it plays a crucial role in their whiskey production including their straight bourbon bottled-in-bond bourbon bottled-in-bond rye and the fascinating Monogram whiskey which features sherry a nod to the blending practices of yesteryear We also explore the rich whiskey history of Kansas City before Prohibition the nuances of state laws affecting the spirits industry and the distinction between Missouri bourbon and Kansas City whiskey Ryan shares the story of how they navigated the TTB to establish Kansas City whiskey as a recognized category highlighting their commitment to honoring the brand s roots while pushing the envelope in modern whiskey-making As we wrap up Ryan gives us a peek into the production process at J Rieger their upcoming 10th anniversary celebration and what the future holds for the brand This episode is a captivating exploration of the intersection of history innovation and the craft of whiskey-making in Kansas City So grab a glass sit back and enjoy the ride Thanks everyone for listening and thank you to Ryan for entering the Whiskey Ring Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor BAXUS Baxus is the world s leading collectible spirits marketplace with user-friendly options for buyers sellers and collectors looking to vault their collections Use my link below to visit the BAXUS CO website and sign up BAXUS Website BAXUS on Instagram BAXUS on Facebook BAXUS on Twitter X BAXUS on LinkedIn If you haven t joined the Patreon community yet please consider doing so at patreon com whiskeyinmyweddingring There are no more spots available at the 25 month bottle share club level but you can email me if you re interested and I will let you know as soon as a spot opens If you haven t yet please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram Facebook and LinkedIn and subscribe to the newsletter on the website J Rieger amp Co Distillery J Rieger amp Co Website J Rieger amp Co on Instagram J Rieger amp Co on Facebook J Rieger amp Co on LinkedIn J Rieger amp Co on YouTube Click here to visit this podcast episode

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